Wild parsnip is a member of the carrot family, and the two look very similar. Wild parsnips taproot is yellow to orange in color. It’s edible but said to be very woody. In spring, wild parsnip ...

Additionally, the flowers and seeds of wild parsnip are edible and can be used to flavor teas, salads, and savory dishes.

Wild parsnip has a long white tap root that is edible. It is believed that wild parsnip, native to Europe and Asia, was introduced as a food in the Americas and has since escaped, according to the ...