Many times, wild parsnip can be found growing in the same location as poison hemlock, leading someone to believe that it was exposure to poison hemlock that caused a skin rash or blistering, when ...

Many times, wild parsnip can be found growing in the same location as poison hemlock, leading someone to believe that it was exposure to poison hemlock that caused a skin rash or blistering, when ...

Contact herbicides are the safest way to control poison hemlock, as all parts of the plant are toxic. Wild parsnip often grows near poison hemlock, but unlike hemlock, it causes skin reactions.

Wild parsnip (and its cousin, cow parsnip) form dense clusters along roadsides and property, crowding out native plants critical to maintaining stable soil and providing wildlife habitat.

The plant is wild parsnip -- native to Eurasia and related to the carrot family -- and it has a sap that contains chemicals that can cause rashes, blisters, burning and itching.

For wild parsnip, it is important to wear protective clothing, including chemical-resistant gloves, as contact with the plant can be harmful to the skin.

Wild parsnip is an interesting plant that causes phytophotodermatitis. The sap, when on the skin and exposed to the sun, can cause severe blisters and often a redness that can last for several months.

Photo of a wild parsnip plant. Like giant hogwood, wild parsnip is an invasive species in Michigan and has been detected in the state, according to Michigan's Invasive Species Program.

A new map of wild parsnip locations along the Root River State Trail between Rushford and Houston is now available on EDDMapS.org. This site is used by the Minnesota Department of Natural ...

BERTRAM, Iowa (KCRG) - An expert with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources says he’s seeing an increase in the poisonous plant wild parsnip. Although it may appear to be just a flowering ...