“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 ...

as both boast umbels of white flowers, albeit hogweed's clusters are far larger. However, the easiest way to avoid any misidentification is to focus on size. Giant hogweed was named after Hercules ...

Ok, I’m overstating the risk a bit, but giant hogweed is not a plant you want to tangle with and to get anywhere near it I had to make sure I was in full hazmat gear...on a 30°C day.

In fact, even just brushing the plant with your arm or leg could leave you with blisters that can last for years. Garden and pest website Eco Control says: “Experts call giant hogweed Britain ...

Calls have been made for urgent funding to eradicate a natural public health hazard prevalent on the riverbanks of Clare. It ...

Oskars Mezhniyeks has spent eight years trying to stop the spread of giant hogweed, an invasive toxic ... But Oskars knows how to stop the perennial plant growing back. The eclipse won't be ...