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Did you know that cow parsnip has both edible and poisonous characteristics? This plant contains a compound called furanocoumarins which make it phototoxic - in the presence of light the sap from this plant can cause blisters and hyperpigmentation of the skin.
Though the plant is pretty easy to distinguish with its broad, coarsely toothed, palmately lobed leaves, there's a look-alike that you have to watch out for: Giant Hogweed. This is an invasive plant that is a native of Asia, and silly gardeners thought it would look nice in their landscaping so they planted it here and it escaped. Giant Hogweed causes violent 3rd degree burns, and because of this municipalities do their utmost to get rid of it whenever it pops up. This plant looks similar to the native Cow Parsnip but is enormous: it reaches heights of 3-5 meters. The skin damage from the sap of Giant Hogweed can be permanent, so don't confuse the two.
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