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Wild Parsnap can be found along sunny roadsides, in abandoned fields and prairies. It is an aggressive plant and once established will spread rapidly growing up to 4 feet tall. The juice of wild parsnip can cause a rash, blistering and discoloration of the skin. Protective covering should be worn when dealing with this weed.
Wild Parsnip can be confused with Prairie Parsley (Polytaenia nuttallii), which is a native prairie species that is threatened in Wisconsin.