Just because a plant is pretty doesn’t mean it’s safe to be around. The horse nettle plant is one example. The star-shaped flowers might look nice in a garden, but the sharp thorns and the poison they ...

Question: While hiking in the woods, I got a rash on my bare legs. What wild plants in the Brainerd lakes area cause rashes? Answer: Plants such as nettles and wild parsnip can cause a rash, but it’s ...

Nettle rash, also known as urticaria, is a peculiar and very unpleasant condition. Nettle rash, also known as urticaria, is a peculiar and very unpleasant condition. Although easily diagnosed, the ...

With the first greens of spring starting to peak out, it’s time to start thinking about poisonous plants once again. There are many ways to think about what makes a plant poisonous — poisonous to ...