hogweed

Hogweed can grow up to 20ft tall and cause burns and blindness – now they’re marching across Britain

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For a plant with such a terrifying reputation, giant hogweed has some very eminent admirers — the Queen seemingly among them. Guests at Buckingham Palace garden parties have reported seeing several towering over the lake there.  Now that Boris Johnson — with Her Majesty’s permission — goes for early morning jogs round the Palace gardens, … Read more

Mother issues warning over toxic giant hogweed plant after her baby daughter was treated for BURNS

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A mother has issued a grave warning about giant hogweed after her baby daughter suffered severe burns on her face after coming into contact with the toxic plant. Horrified Claire Hardwick, 29, from Lancaster, told how three-month-old Lottie had to be rushed to hospital after her older sister Lexi, eight, placed it in her pram … Read more