Not only is giant hogweed invasive but it can also cause severe skin burns,' says Morris. 'This is due to the chemicals in the sap and it can even cause problems simply by brushing against the ...

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 ...

Another plant you really want to avoid touching is the wild parsnip. These look related to the aforementioned giant hogweed, ...

The Giant Hogweed Mitigation Project’s founder John Kemp learned about the plant — which can grow up to 18 feet tall and ...

Giant hogweed looks like a larger version of Queen ... The oil, when activated by sunlight, causes “severe second-degree burns” and large blisters or ulcers, she said. If that oil is rubbed ...

According to Woodland Trust, the sap of giant hogweed can cause burns and make skin extremely sensitive to sunlight. The NHS advises anyone who comes into contact with the plant to cover the ...

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 ...