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 ...

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 ...

This past week I had the honor to sit with Steve Hughes of WZLP on his radio program called “Kick’n Clods with Kermit.” I was the guest. Our topic was on invasive and poisonous plants, and we talked ...

Poison hemlock, wild parsnip blooming in Ohio: What to look out for Poison hemlock, wild parsnip blooming in Ohio: What to look out for Poison hemlock, wild parsnip blooming in Ohio: What to look out ...

Often referred to as poison parsnip, wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) is a biennial plant, native to Asia and Europe. It’s widely accepted that wild parsnip plants are actually descended from ...

Symptoms of exposure to these plants include itching, a red rash and blisters. Harmful plant rashes can't spread person to person. However, you can get the rash from plant oil stuck to clothing, pets, ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Wildlife officials are ringing the alarm about the wild parsnip plant -- despite its pretty blooms, it can cause big, painful blisters that last for months. The wild parsnip has been ...

If you're heading outdoors this summer, it pays to know the difference between poison ivy, poison oak and other rash-producing plants that will leave you itching and scratching — or worse. Most ...

Parsnips overwintered in the garden and dug early in the spring are extra sweet and tender. (Pat Munts/For The Spokesman-Review) Buy this photo I harvested my first crop of vegetables from the garden ...