Friday, June 20, 2014

Wild Parsnip vs. Ants



Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) was brought to America for cultivation because of its edible taproot.  Unfortunately as is always the case it liked American soil to much and turned into a invasive species that now is a problem for disturbed lands.  I think its a quiet stunning plant.  The problem is it has a toxic sap if touched with the presences of sunlight can cause a rash that can even blister and sounds very painful.





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