Species PlantsWater Parsnip

Water Parsnip

Sium suave

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Water Parsnip (Sium suave)
Safety note: Toxic if ingested.

Water Parsnip is a tall, aquatic plant with umbels of small white flowers. Despite its name, it is highly toxic and should not be consumed.

Habitat
It is found in wetlands and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Diet
Bees and other insects pollinate its flowers.
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Water Parsnip

The best time to see a Water Parsnip is June–August, when about 67% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,390 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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