Altoona Mirror6 年
Invasive plant a toxic ‘horror’
The plant has been spotted in 500 locations since it was first discovered in Pennsylvania, and the sale or cultivation of giant hogweed, a “noxious weed,” has been outlawed since 2000 ...
This little-known plant can cause third-degree burns and even alter human DNA — and it ...
The Giant Hogweed is one of the most dangerous invasive plants in the US — and it’s all over New York state. The hogweed is ...
Verywell Health on MSN11 个月
Giant Hogweed Burns: How to Avoid the Plant and Treat the Reaction
Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) also known as giant cow parsley, hogsbane, or cartwheel-flower, is a plant in the carrot family. People who touch its sap may develop giant hogweed burns ...
Business Insider India6 年
An invasive weed that can cause severe burns, blisters, scars, and blindness is spreading ...
it can spread if soil containing plant or seeds gets moved or if seeds are carried by wind or a person or animal to a new location. What to do if you find giant hogweed If you happen to find giant ...