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@PhoenixSerenity Cow Parsnip? Did you mean cow parsley? That's what I know that plant as...

@zakalwe https://islandnature.ca/2010/08/cow-parsnip-caution/

Cow-parsnip Caution

The phototoxic Cow-parsnip (Heracleum lanatum) grows abundantly along the South Beach Trail in Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, BC.

Island Nature

@PhoenixSerenity Huh. I think this is the first time I have ever heard it called cow parsnip. Perhaps that's another Atlantic-divided thing.

@zakalwe They're actually two different plants, in the same family though. Cow parsley is also commonly known as Queen Anne's Lace. Cow parsnip is also called Indian Celery.

@PhoenixSerenity aaaaaah!

@PhoenixSerenity Actually looking at the article, it may not be the same plant. The FLOWERS are almost identical, but I don't remember cow-parsley leaves looking like that.

TIL.......... 😁

@zakalwe There's also other very similar looking plants in the same family including the very dangerous to touch - giant hogweed (look up the many horror stories from people who touched them).

I encourage folks to not touch plants in this large botanical family unless you can 100% identify them. Even after Iearning that, use caution & wear gloves when handling or you'll regret it.

@PhoenixSerenity Did you know the prog-rock band Genesis has a song about the giant hogweed?

@zakalwe No, I didn't know that. I liked Genesis.
Phil Collins is a douchenozzle though.

@PhoenixSerenity It's way old, from Nursery Cryme, the first album recorded after the early split that saw Anthony Philips and John Mayhew replaced by Steve Hackett and Phil Collins. (And started the pivot away from heavy and toward progressive.)

@zakalwe I'd love to hear it. This is the first time I'd heard about it.

Rachel Gustave Lee Mathes Feb 19, 2025

@PhoenixSerenity @zakalwe Oh it's a very good one. One of my favorties when Peter Gabriel was still with them!

https://youtu.be/BSkgwCpuZwk?feature=shared

Genesis - The Return of the Giant Hogweed (Official Audio)

YouTube

@RodentRachel
Going to listen 😊

@zakalwe

@RodentRachel @zakalwe Wow - Peter Gabriel is so fierce on the vocals on this track!

@PhoenixSerenity @RodentRachel Yeah, a LOT of the early Genesis is like that. Try The Knife for another.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v719eZmXRdE

🎼 Some of you are going to die,
Martyrs of course for the freedom that I shall provide 🎵

Genesis - The Knife (Official Audio)

YouTube

@zakalwe
I obviously need to explore more of early Genesis!

@RodentRachel

Rachel Gustave Lee Mathes Feb 19, 2025

@PhoenixSerenity @zakalwe Genesis is almost like night and day with Gabriel-era or post-Gabriel-era, to me. Although A Trick of the Tail and Wind & Wuthering (both in 1976) still had progressive elements while Hackett was still with them, but that changed after he left, too, and Genesis became what most people know them for.

Rachel Gustave Lee Mathes Feb 19, 2025

@PhoenixSerenity @zakalwe Definitely a standout song that showcases his vocal enthusiasm and creative ability! Also Steve Hackett's guitar in this one is just *chef's kiss*