Category Archives: Umbelliferae (Parsley Family)

  Wild parsnip is a member of the Umbelliferae (parsnip) family. Rosettes grow close to the ground and bear leaves averaging six inches in height. The plant has a long, thick taproot, which is edible. Flowering plants produce a single, thick stem that contains hundreds of yellow umbellate flowers. The lateral flowers often overtop theContinue reading “Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)”