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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
06/04/2020 - Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip: Do Not Touch!
03/04/2020 - Wild Parsnip spraying and roadside ecosystems
09/05/2019 - Parsnips Delicious, But Greens Can Burn
07/31/2019 - Monkton fights the 'Wild Parsnip Battle'
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07/22/2019 - Watch out for wild parsnip
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
07/09/2019 - Experts warning residents to avoid wild parsnip
06/17/2019 - Local experts talk about invasive species
05/17/2019 - Update on pollinator pilot and wild parsnip spraying
05/15/2019 - Work bee for the bees! May 18, 9-12
07/23/2018 - What you should know about wild parsnip
02/13/2018 - Wild parsnip spreading in Hubbard County
08/11/2017 - Toxic hogweed plant spreading in Canada
07/31/2017 - A week to learn how to STOP invasive species
07/28/2017 - Door County asks residents to control invasive plant
07/24/2017 - The good and bad of scenic highways
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