Cow Parsnip
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!
