UNION, IA -- When you venture outside this summer, be on the lookout for Wild Parsnip. The poisonous weed grows in nearly all 50 states and causes burning and itching sensations. Parsnip looks like a ...

Cow parsnip, wild parsnip and giant hogweed can cause injury to humans ranging from mild rashes to severe blistering, if touched by the juices in their stem. I set out with invasive species technician ...

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 ...

As spring arrives, bringing longer and warmer days, nature awakens from its winter slumber and with it, a few unwelcome visitors. Among them are two particularly invasive and toxic plants: poison ...

Poison hemlock, a deadly plant that can cause respiratory failure and death, is spreading throughout the U.S. Contact herbicides are the safest way to control poison hemlock, as all parts of the plant ...

Question: While hiking in the woods, I got a rash on my bare legs. What wild plants in the Brainerd lakes area cause rashes? Answer: Plants such as nettles and wild parsnip can cause a rash, but it’s ...