“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 ...

These include Alligator Weed, Balloon Vine, Persian Hogweed and the inappropriately ... consider doing a full invasive plants survey to discover exactly which species are present so they can ...

Two other invasive plants that are widespread and often found in residential gardens are giant hogweed and Himalayan balsam. These species are listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act ...