Summary:
Growing to a height of 3.5m, Giant Hogweed dwarfs most other invasive plant species and can cover whole fields once established. It is particularly dangerous to people, with children being the most vulnerable.
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Although an impressive sight when fully grown, giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzium), is invasive and potentially harmful. Chemicals in the sap can cause photodermatitis or photosensitivity, where the skin becomes very sensitive to sunlight and may suffer blistering, pigmentation and long-lasting scars
from Surrey Wildlife Trust blogs http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/blog/riversearch/2017/07/19/giant-hogweed-menace-people-and-wildlife
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