Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has urged the public to be vigilant after the local authority received reports of 'Poisonous Parsnip’ being washed up on local beaches.
Hemlock water dropwort, also known as dead man's fingers, look and smell like parsnips but are highly poisonous and potentially deadly, with toxic leaves and stems that look a lot like parsley.
It is known as one of Britain’s most poisonous indigenous plants. Eating it can cause nausea, vomiting, fever, seizures and hallucination.
Council staff attended Drain’s Bay, Larne, were two plants were found on the beach. Both have now been removed.
A spokesperson for Mid and East Antrim Council warned of the toxic plant, saying:
“We would urge you to be vigilant when walking on beaches particularly with young children and dogs as the poisonous roots can prove lethal if ingested.”
If you see this anywhere please report it to:
parks@midandeastantrim.gov.uk
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