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wild parsnip
Pastinaca sativa
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
Wild parsnip is a tall biennial or short-lived perennial with yellow flower clusters and deeply lobed foliage. It is considered invasive in North America and can cause skin irritation when handled.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Eurasia
Function & Care
dynamic accumulatorwildlife benefitediblepollinator nectary
Edible Parts
rootleafseed
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation