Major warning for Irish public over ‘highly toxic’ & ‘dangerous’ plant that looks like parsnip after sighting reports
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February 12, 2026
THE public has been warned to be cautious after a possible sighting of a "dangerous" and "highly toxic" plant in Ireland. The highly toxic roots of the plant are described as looking like parsnips and could pose a serious danger to walkers, children and pets. There have been possible sightings of Hemlock Water Dropwort washed up...
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