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 ...

Most people know how to identify toxic plants like Poison Ivy, “Leaves of three, leave them be.” However, the Wild Parsnip is a less known invasive species that is spreading throughout the Northland.

Planning a hike or a nature walk? You probably know to avoid poison ivy by its distinguishable three leaves on a single stem or stinging nettle by its tiny hair-like projections. But there may be one ...

Northern Ohio is bracing for a creeping wave of poisonous hemlock and wild parsnips, slowly but surely spreading to every corner of the Buckeye State. Proliferating south to north, the invasive plants ...

WILLMAR -- Wild parsnip, a noxious weed which can cause painful burns and blisters, has been spotted in Willmar. The city has put out a warning to residents and visitors to keep clear of the plant if ...

URBANA — I love parsnips. Often parsnips — large, white, carrot-like root vegetables — are substituted for celery in my soups and stews. The cultivated parsnip that we eat heralds from the ...

Two dangerous and invasive plants are blooming across Ohio.Commonly found together, poison hemlock and wild parsnip could prove to be fatal or cause severe discomfort if an induvial comes into contact ...

Weeds are already a frustrating nightmare for some green thumbs. Now there are two weeds to beware of while you’re gardening this summer. At this time of the year, poison hemlock and wild parsnips ...

The season for wild parsnip, Pastinanca sativa, is in full swing, evidenced by the deceptively beautiful yellow flowers sprouting on roadsides across Vermont. But don't be duped: Wild parsnip, also ...

MANKATO — It looks like a pretty yellow version of Queen Anne’s lace, but wild parsnip has a toxic sap that when on the skin reacts to sunlight and can produce some horrendous burns and blisters. The ...