Illinois “attack” toxic plants

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Illinois authorities warned residents of the danger of poisonous plants growing in the region, which, in contact with skin, cause painful blisters and rashes, similar to burns.

The main areas of distribution of this plant - wild parsnip - are the states of Iowa and Illinois, writes NBC Chicago.

Environmentalists emphasize that outwardly this small plant with yellow-green buds looks completely harmless and often attracts the attention of fans of wild flowers. But this plant has an oily juice that causes burns when it comes in contact with the skin; the process is aggravated by exposure to sunlight.

Wild parsnip usually blooms from May to July, and can reach heights from 15 to 180.

It is usually found in roadside ditches, flower beds, fields, or bike paths.

Those who found this plant in themselves are not recommended to remove it with a lawn mower, since damage to the plant will lead to a high level of toxin release, it is recommended to put on gloves and try to pry it off the root.

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