Neither poison hemlock nor wild parsnips are native to Ohio, but both of the invasive species are here to stay and can be dangerous if you encounter or ingest them. The plants thrive in continuously ...

Out on the wetlands at the end of Industrial Boulevard in early July, Lincoln’s sparrows and savannah sparrows were everywhere, chipping and flitting. Shorebirds were foraging in the sloughs at low ...

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 ...

Max Cody, a local businessman who spotted the parsnip-like roots on the beaches of Laytown and Bettystown on Tuesday, warned people to be vigilant with children and pets. “The south-easterly winds and ...

Most people know how to identify toxic plants like Poison Ivy, “Leaves of three, leave them be.” However, the Wild Parsnip is a less known invasive species that is spreading throughout the Northland.

The Hemlock Water Dropwort, which is also known as 'Dead Man's fingers', was spotted by locals after it washed up on ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! Wow, summer time weather is upon us as we experience the first 90 degree F temperatures of the growing season. I see many local farmers baling hay and ...

THE public has been warned to be cautious after a possible sighting of a “dangerous” and “highly toxic” plant in Ireland. The highly toxic roots of the plant are described as looking like parsnips and ...

It’s known as the Hemlock Water Dropwort or ‘Dead Man’s fingers’. Beach goes have been warned as a deadly plant has turned up on Irish beaches. The Hemlock Water Dropwort or ‘Dead Man’s fingers’ has ...