Wild Parsnip

Regulated Act: Not Regulated

Provincial Designation:

Colour: Yellow

Latin Name: Pastinaca sativa L.

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A close up of some yellow flowers on a plant

Wild Parsnip Flower Photo Credit John Cardina, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org

A close up of leaves on a blue cloth

Wild Parsnip Leaf Photo Credit Bruce Ackley, The Ohio State University, Bugwood.org

A root of an apple tree that is growing.

Wild Parsnip Root Photo Credit Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

A coin with leaves growing from it in the dirt.
Three pieces of fruit are shown on a blue surface.
A field of green grass and flowers in the middle of a forest.

Wild Parsnip Whole Plant Photo Credit Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

A close up of the wild parsnip plant