Health and agriculture officials warn against wild parsnip

News Release — Vermont Department of HealthJune 19, 2018
Media Contacts:Ben Truman802-951-5153 / 802-863-7281
Scott Waterman802-828-2179
Vermonters Cautioned to Look but Don’t Touch “Poison Parsnip”Roadside plant can cause burns, rash
BURLINGTON – State Health and Agriculture officials want Vermonters to steer clear of a common weed often seen along Vermont roadsides. The so-called “poison parsnip” packs a punch that can leave you with the equivalent of