By Charlie FentonA potentially lethal plant root has been found on beaches - prompting a warning from the coastguard. The plant carries a fatal poison called oenanthotoxin in its white roots, which look like a bunch of parsnips and smell of parsley. In response to the sighting, Millom Coastguard Rescue Team said: "Please be aware that we have received reports of a highly poisonous plant being washed up on local beaches. "The plant has a highly poisonous root that looks, and smells, like Parsnip. "We advise people, especially with children and animals, to stay vigilant, avoid this plant and take extra care when visiting the beach.

Source: Daily Sun December 22, 2025 19:18 UTC