Neither poison hemlock nor wild parsnips are native to Ohio, but both of the invasive species are here to stay and can be dangerous if you encounter or ingest them. The plants thrive in continuously ...

Wild parsnip is an invasive species with toxic sap that can cause skin to burn horribly when exposed to sunlight. Because wild parsnip closely resembles other common, non-toxic plants like dill, tansy ...

The cultivated parsnip that we eat heralds from the appropriately named wild parsnip, Pastinaca sativa. However, wild parsnip is a plant to avoid.

That about sums up how attitudes toward the wild parsnip have changed since North America’s early European settlers grew it as a root crop. Today, Pastinaca sativa is a potentially dangerous nuisance, ...

Wild parsnip is in full bloom in Borderland. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources advises no contact with the skin of this invasive species. According to the DNR website, “avoid skin ...

There are many resources for identifying wild parsnip and other dangerous plants online, and if you’re still stumped, the University of Illinois Extension offices are available to answer plant ...

More and more areas are blooming with wild parsnip this summer. State and Koochiching County resource managers advise people to avoid skin contact with the toxic sap of the plant tissue by wearing ...

Sightings of the invasive wild parsnip plant have been increasing across southeastern Ontario, including fields of the yellow-flowered plant across Durham Region. Also known a poison parsnip, it is a ...

A yellow-flowered weed with a painful bite is creeping into more and more urbanized areas this summer. Wild parsnip closely resembles its harmless cousin, wild carrot (also known as Queen Anne's lace) ...

Wild parsnip is an invasive species with toxic sap that can cause skin to burn horribly when exposed to sunlight. If you don't know how to recognize it, you could be in for a nasty surprise, as Regina ...