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 ...

The goal of Yakima County Noxious Weed Board is to educate the public to prevent exposure and illness from dangerous plants. Two of the world’s most deadly plants have lovely white flowers and grow ...

Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota) is an herbaceous weed native to Europe and parts of Asia, but can also be found in North America and Australia. Classified as a biennial plant (and also known as wild ...

In pre-Roman Sardinia, a chilling legend recounts how Phoenician settlers employed a potent poison, hemlock water dropwort, for the ritualistic killing of the elderly and the execution of criminals.

Besides the ominous name, poison hemlock has become infamous as a problematic invasive weed in recent years. It’s essential to learn how to identify poison hemlock accurately and to implement control ...

During the summer, many people may spend time working outdoors, embarking on hikes or otherwise spending time in nature. If you're someone who finds themselves spending ample time surrounded by ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. It might look like an ordinary weed, but a highly toxic plant is lurking in many parts of North Carolina – and it could be growing ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Poison hemlock grows in 20+ North Carolina counties, including Mecklenburg and Wake. Ingestion or contact can cause serious symptoms, ...