How to identify the Giant Hogweed and protect yourself from its poisonous sap

Natural News: Plants are a prime example that just because something can’t move doesn’t mean it can’t harm you. Take the giant hogweed, for example. This large, invasive plant with its highly toxic sap that can cause serious injuries, including burns and complete blindness. Unfortunately, the giant hogweed shares its looks with many – some of which are completely harmless – plants, so knowing how to identify it is crucial to your safety.

The most distinct characteristics of giant hogweed are its size and its cluster of white flowers.The plant starts out small before it shoots up into its full size after about three to five years. Once it matures, it can spread up to 20,000 seeds over a radius of 30 feet. These seeds can travel farther with the aid of either water or air. Needless to say, it didn’t take long before the plant spread to different areas, disrupting ecosystems and supplanting native plant species....read more>>>...