Hogweed
Toddler Suffers Plum-Sized Blister After Encounter With Britain’s Toxic Giant Hogweed in Newcastle
Toddler Suffers Severe Burns from Toxic Giant Hogweed [Image: Brooklyn’s blister, swollen and pus-filled, with caption: A blister "the size of a plum" left by giant hogweed sap.] Three-year-old Brooklyn Bone sustained second-degree burns and a agonizing blister after briefly touching giant hogweed, dubbed “Britain’s most dangerous plant,” while picking flowers in Newcastle. His mother, […]
"Giant Hogweed Alert: Identify Britain’s Toxic Plant to Avoid Severe Blisters"
Britain’s “Most Dangerous Plant” Reaks Havoc During Peak Season [Image: Giant hogweed with tall stems and white flowers, captioned: "Giant hogweed’s toxic sap can cause severe burns when exposed to sunlight."] Experts warn that giant hogweed, dubbed “Britain’s most dangerous plant,” is now at its peak, posing serious risks to children, pets, and adults. The […]
Interactive Giant Hogweed Map Tracks UK Hotspots of Toxic Plant Spread
Giant Hogweed: UK’s Toxic Plant and How to Avoid It Giant hogweed, dubbed the “most dangerous plant in Britain,” poses serious health risks despite its deceptively harmless appearance. Introduced in the 19th century as an ornamental plant, this invasive species’ sap can cause severe burns, blistering, and even blindness if it contacts skin or eyes. […]