Mystery Plant Thatched Roof Material In The South
John Nelson curator of the UC Moore Herbarium at the University of South Carolina notes a tall, hardy grass that doubles as a roof thatch and becomes an aggressive weed in New England and along the Carolinas. The plant spreads via rhizomes, and its infestation disrupts local ecology and hydrology. The herbarium offers free identifications by mail and phone.
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Soenesbotansts
New England
New Jersey
John Nelson
UC Moore
University of South Carolina
Department of Biological Sciences
Columbia SC
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Poison parsnip injuries force hospital visit in Essex
Essex woman Charlotte Murphy suffered severe leg blisters after brushing poison parsnip during outdoor exposure near Vermont. Doctors compared injuries to second-degree burns as sap reacts with sunlight. Vermont Health official David Grass warns of chemical reaction and urges protective clothing.
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Wermont
Charlotte Murphy
Murphy
David Grass
Vermont
Department of Health
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