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.

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 ...

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 ...

The wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a tall plant with yellow flowers. Although the roots are edible, the plant’s sap can result in burns (phytophotodermatitis). The burns are a reaction between the ...

Walking along the Luce Line Trail in Golden Valley, Bobby and I were on the hunt for wild parsnip for a couple reasons. the first is that it's a dangerous plant that we all should be able to recognize ...

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 appropriately named wild ...

You know enough to sidestep a melted Popsicle on the sidewalk. Your devotion to sunscreen borders on religious: Yes, you re-apply. Dehydration? You fight it with an always-full water bottle. You’ve ...