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 ...

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 ...

Weeds are already a frustrating nightmare for some green thumbs. Now there are two weeds to beware of while you’re gardening this summer. At this time of the year, poison hemlock and wild parsnips ...

Out on the wetlands at the end of Industrial Boulevard in early July, Lincoln’s sparrows and savannah sparrows were everywhere, chipping and flitting. Shorebirds were foraging in the sloughs at low ...

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 ...

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.

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Wow, summer time weather is upon us as we experience the first 90 degree F temperatures of the growing season. I see many local farmers baling hay and ...

THE public has been warned to be cautious after a possible sighting of a “dangerous” and “highly toxic” plant in Ireland. The highly toxic roots of the plant are described as looking like parsnips and ...

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, ...