Attention SVDN Members,
an extremely poisonous plant has been identified growing in the community. The Poisonous plant called Common Cow Parsnip. After extensive research, it is determined to be toxic to humans and dogs. Like giant hogweed, cow parsnip contains organic chemicals within it’s sap called furanocoumarins. This chemical is activated by ultraviolet radiation and the result is severe burning, blistering and rash. Although the burns are less severe than those of Giant Hogweed they still cause nasty burns that take weeks or months to heal and can leave scars.
Please advise everyone, especially children, not to touch this plant or pick this flower.
