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John Cardina, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org
Wild parsnip
Pastinaca sativa

Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is an invasive plant. It is a native of Eurasia and was first detected in Idaho in 1987.

Wild parsnip slowly invades an area in waves following initial infestation. Once the population builds, it spreads rapidly. This species is an aggressive and can cause phytophotodermatitis to the skin. If the plant juices come in contact with skin in the presence of sunlight, a rash or blistering can occur, as well as skin discoloration that may last several months.
News

08/04/2020 - Poison hemlock and wild parsnip, A couple of bad actors
07/22/2020 - Wild Parsnip found in Rudolph, poses serious risk to humans
06/04/2020 - Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip: Do Not Touch!
03/04/2020 - Wild Parsnip spraying and roadside ecosystems
01/21/2020 - Ron Krupp: Identifying and controling invasive plants
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12/11/2019 - Water soldier and parrot feather among Pennsylvania's 5 new of...
09/05/2019 - Parsnips Delicious, But Greens Can Burn
07/31/2019 - Monkton fights the 'Wild Parsnip Battle'
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07/26/2019 - Southeast Minnesota seeing another wild parsnip outbreak
07/26/2019 - Town of Tyre issues warning about wild parsnip plants
07/22/2019 - Watch out for wild parsnip
07/18/2019 - Child burned by wild parsnip; what you should look out for
07/18/2019 - Poisonous parsnip is having a banner year
07/18/2019 - Vermonters warned to watch for wild parsnips
07/18/2019 - Wild parsnip in bloom in Borderland
07/11/2019 - Volunteers Remove Harmful Wild Parsnip from West Waterfront Trail
07/09/2019 - Conservancy seeks volunteers to assist with wild parsnip eradi...
07/09/2019 - Experts warning residents to avoid wild parsnip
07/09/2019 - Poison hemlock and wild parsnip thriving in southern Ohio
07/09/2019 - Wild Parsnip, Poison Hemlock on the rise in Ohio: What to watc...
06/17/2019 - Local experts talk about invasive species
06/07/2019 - Plant that can cause second-degree burns growing near Chicago ...
06/06/2019 - Wild parsnip that can cause second-degree burns flourishing ne...
05/17/2019 - Update on pollinator pilot and wild parsnip spraying
05/15/2019 - Work bee for the bees! May 18, 9-12
02/22/2019 - Wild parsnip spraying and deputy mayor vote dominate council m...
09/07/2018 - Monkton Residents Take Up Arms (Shovels) Against 'Poison Parsn...
09/04/2018 - 15 invasive plants that could be wreaking havoc on your yard o...
09/04/2018 - Officials give warning about the dangers of wild parsnip
08/23/2018 - Poison lurks beneath the petals of some Shuswap plants
07/30/2018 - Invasive Species Warning for Saskatchewan: Wild Parsnip - How ...
07/30/2018 - Wild parsnip becoming more invasive, can lead to burns and bli...
07/23/2018 - Giant hogweed, wild parsnip and other dangerous plants to avoid
07/23/2018 - What you should know about wild parsnip
07/19/2018 - Severe chemical burns, blisters: watch out for wild parsnip
02/13/2018 - Wild parsnip spreading in Hubbard County
09/28/2017 - Mequon Nature Preserve gets invasive species sniffing dog
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07/31/2017 - A week to learn how to STOP invasive species
07/28/2017 - Door County asks residents to control invasive plant
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