ppkgmsy
ArboristSite Operative
Have you guys heard anything about poison parsnip? A neighbor of mine was telling me it is a real nasty devil. It looks a bit like a queen anne's lace but with yellow flowers. He said that if you break the plant there is a caustic chemical inside which gives you a burn. Not like poison ivy, which is an allergen, it actual burns the skin. You can brush up against the plant without harm but if the inner chemical is released it can do some real damage to skin. He also said it is real prolific, grows along roadsides in crummy soil and can easily take over a field. I found some near my house and am getting rid of it. Anyone here know about this?