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Cow Parsnip

by marianne skov jensen on July 22, 2011

Cow Parsnip (Heracleum sphondylium) was thick in the forest around Priest Gulch. It was raining when we first arrived and I thought they looked especially beautiful. Like their larger European relative, Giant Hog Weed, touching them can irritate your skin causing blisters and heightened sensitivity to sunlight. What’s interesting is you can eat the stems! Preparation must be very tricky!

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4 Comments
  1. Chris #

    Saw some in WI yesterday. Thanks for the avoidance reminder.

    July 23, 2011
    • marianne #

      I aim to post useful content 🙂

      July 24, 2011
  2. Howard Wood #

    Great i mood..great image…wonderful light

    July 23, 2011
    • marianne #

      Thanks Howard! I love shooting in the rain.

      July 24, 2011

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