Wild Parsnip (Pastinaca Sativa) is a biennial herb in the Apiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Pastinaca sativa, commonly known as parsnip or wild parsnip, is a biennial plant in the Apiaceae family with a thick edible taproot and yellow flowers arranged in flat clusters.