Some consider the Queen Ann’s Lace to be an invasive weed. Queen Ann's Lace is also known as wild carrot. Here, in Northeast Illinois, Queen Ann’s Lace plants are abundant in parkways that have been mowed but not otherwise managed. While the roots of Queen Ann’s Lace are edible, Queen Ann’s Lace plants are easily confused with the highly toxic Hemlock and with the toxic Wild Parsnip which should not be eaten.