Wild Parsnip can be Found All Over Kingston
Corey Lablans For The Whig-Standard
(Left Photo) Wild Parsnip fills an area of tall grass off Kingston Mills Road near Station Road.
After handling the fruit, flowers or leaves of Wild parsnip, humans can develop dermatitis. Aided by sunlight, chemicals in the plant cause inflammation of the skin. Mild cases cause burning sensations and reddening of the skin. Severe cases can lead to blistering and extreme burning sensations. Wild parsnip reactions often present as long spots or streaks on the skin and are commonly confused with the effects of poison-ivy. (Info from site below)
Other names: Giant Hogweed and Giant Cow Parsnip
The Lansdowner's Guide to Controlling Invasive Woodland Plants; 2004. Invasive Species Strategy for Canada. Environment Canada.
Other names: Giant Hogweed and Giant Cow Parsnip
The Lansdowner's Guide to Controlling Invasive Woodland Plants; 2004. Invasive Species Strategy for Canada. Environment Canada.
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Story By KATHERINE FERNANDEZ-BLANCE FOR THE WHIG-STANDARD
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