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The Supersized Weed That Is Very Dangerous In Your Yard
Originally from Eurasia, giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) was imported into the American heartland for ornamental planting. It has since spread to stream banks, tree lines, and yards.
Gardeners warned ‘never’ touch UK’s ‘most dangerous plant’ growing in gardens
It's the most dangerous plant in the UK say experts and just brushing it with your arm or leg can give you painful blisters ...
Brantford Expositor4d
‘Army of volunteers and landowners’ needed to clear toxic giant hogweed from shores of Grand River
The Giant Hogweed Mitigation Project’s founder John Kemp learned about the plant — which can grow up to 18 feet tall and ...
Altoona Mirror6y
Invasive plant a toxic ‘horror’
“Never touch it.” Ford was talking about giant hogweed, an invasive plant species found in Pennsylvania, including locally. The plant, which is toxic to humans, has been the focal point of num ...
The Hamilton Spectator13d
‘Army of volunteers and landowners’ needed to clear toxic giant hogweed from shores of Grand River
April is the best time to destroy giant hogweed before it grows too, well, giant, and Brant County landowners will play a pivotal role in fighting the invasive species, according to a local ...