Be aware of the invasive plant known as wild parsnip – Regina

This may not be the most recognizable plant, but wild parsnip can cause severe burns, blisters and sometimes even blindness.

The invasive plant is widespread in Canada, including along roadsides.

"Most of the road is visible along the roads as it moves along the road while the road crews mow the ditches. It's like that they've spread it. It spreads by seed, it spreads through the roots, "said Tim Van Duyvendyk, owner of Dutch Growers Home & Garden.

He has already heard of a few cases this summer and emphasizes the importance of being aware of his surroundings. "If you walk unknowingly through the wild parsnip, you'll have these juices on your leg.As soon as you walk in the sun, probably 24 hours later, you'll have these rashes on your skin," said Van Duyvendyk. 19659002] Kelly Strickland of Lumsden knows the end of the plant, having been in contact with wild plants a few weeks ago, while it was at a barbecue.

"J & # 39; I retreated into tall grbad and had to catch something on the back of my truck, I came out from behind the tall grbad and did not think about it anymore. Strickland

"Six hours later, my feet started to heat up and irritate me, I went home, took care of my stuff and started to swell and blistering. "

He is absent from work for about three more weeks.

" I am as positive as pos This is done and I can not do anything about it. I just want to let people know that it's there and keep your eyes open, "Strickland said.

Van Duyvendyk adds that if you come into contact with the factory, it is important to clean the affected area as soon as possible. an antibiotic cream.

For severe cases, he recommends calling a physician