Don't confuse the native Golden Alexander (Zizia aurea)
with the invasive Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)! Golden
Alexanders (left) have flower umbels 2 to 3 inches across, with leaves that are
2 or 3 times compound in groups of 3, and grow to 1 to 3 feet tall. The
Wild Parsnips (right) have flower umbels to 8 inches across, with once-compound
leaves, and can grow to 4 to 5 feet tall. One should also avoid skin contact
with the sap of the Wild Parsnip. The juice, in contact with the skin and
in the presence of sunlight, can cause a rash that will blister and discolor
the skin (phytophotodermatitis). [Believe me, it's not a pretty sight.] (Wolf. Oesterreich, 6/4/19)
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