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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Chestnuts with their sweet, nutty charm, and parsnips with their slightly spiced, earthy punch, create a perfect wintertime ...

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 ...

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Sometimes a great food idea seems to bubble up from several sources at once -- and why not? Culinary inspiration often comes when chefs are playing in the kitchen. They all have the same toys, after ...