There’s been much hype lately about the invasive plant species commonly called giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum). Although from a different family, it has similar toxicity to the wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) which is so prevalent in this part of the country.
Please be aware of the differences in this plant and our native angelica (angelica atropurpurea) and our native cow parsnip (Heracleum lanatum). Here’s a good photo comparison. [Read more…]