Doctors treat the injury as a second-degree burn, though it is sometimes mistaken for poison ivy exposure. Wild parsnip burns come from contact with the sap — which means you have to come into contact ...

A hazardous, invasive plant that can cause severe burns is spreading rapidly across North America, threatening native ecosystems and human safety. Wild parsnip (and its cousin, cow parsnip) form dense ...

UNION, IA -- When you venture outside this summer, be on the lookout for Wild Parsnip. The poisonous weed grows in nearly all 50 states and causes burning and itching sensations. Parsnip looks like a ...

Whenever dealing with these plants, especially poisonous weeds you should never touch bare-handed, make sure to wear hand protection and wash your hands afterwards: These thorn-proof gardening gloves ...