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 ...

Last year put poison hemlock on everyone’s radar and this year is no exception. This white-flowered toxic weed is well above 6-feet tall at this point in the growing season, and in bloom. A defining ...

Question: While hiking in the woods, I got a rash on my bare legs. What wild plants in the Brainerd lakes area cause rashes? Answer: Plants such as nettles and wild parsnip can cause a rash, but it’s ...