wild parsnip or cow parsnip - Ask Extension
Could identify what these are please?
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wild parsnip or cow parsnip #876527
Asked July 09, 2024, 3:12 PM EDT
Could identify what these are please?
Todd County Minnesota
Expert Response
Thanks for your question.
Both pictures are of spotted water hemlock (Cicuta maculata). While there is some resemblance to cow parsnip (also known as cow parsley), they are quite different species. Here is some information about water hemlock (please note that it is highly poisonous):
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/water-hemlock
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-948/water-hemlock
http://www.minnesotaseasons.com/Plants/common_water_hemlock.html
Good luck!! Be careful and wary of this plant. Thanks for consulting us.