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 ...

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Vermonters beware! Wild parsnip is in full bloom. It may look pretty but the reaction can be ugly. “If they stop on the side of the road and a beautiful patch of yellow ...

A Vermont woman is warning her followers about the dangers of wild parsnip after the plant gave her the equivalent of second-degree chemical burns on her legs Dave Quinn is the Deputy News Director at ...

A Vermont woman wound up with severe blisters after coming into contact with a wild parsnip plant. Charlotte Murphy posted about her experience on Facebook, saying the blisters showed up about a week ...

If you've ever spotted cream-colored carrots at the grocery store, there's a good chance you've actually found parsnips. This root vegetable looks similar to carrots in shape and size but is quite ...

When people hear the word "parsnip" they usually think about a root vegetable roasted with beef, or included in a hearty soup. But for natural resource professionals, "wild parsnip" means an invasive ...

Low-key and pale (not unlike myself, come wintertime), the parsnip would never presume to inspire the cult-like excitement that folks feel towards, say, ramps, or heirloom tomatoes. But confusing its ...