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Giant Hogweed Overview
Known scientifically as Heracleum mantegazzianum, Giant Hogweed was introduced to the UK from Central Asia in the 1800s, valued for its striking appearance. With its large white flower heads and robust stems, it resembles common hogweed, elderflower, or Queen Anne’s Lace but is far more dangerous.
Now a highly invasive non-native species, Giant Hogweed has spread across the UK, inf_ode to footpaths, riversides, and parks, posing a serious threat to human health.
Dangers of Giant Hogweed
Contact with Giant Hogweed can cause severe skin irritation and burns due to its phototoxic sap, which contains furocoumarins that make skin extremely sensitive to sunlight, resulting in painful burns and potential scarring. Children are particularly vulnerable, and eye contact with the sap may lead to blindness. All parts of the plant—sap, leaves, stems, roots。上
What to Do After Contact
If you come into contact with Giant Hogweed, immediately wash the affected area thoroughly with cold water and soap. Cover the area and avoid sunlight for at least 48 hours. Seek medical attention if any reaction occurs.
How Giant Hogweed Spreads
Producing up to 20,000 seeds per plant, Giant Hogweed spreads rapidly through wind and water, enabling it to colonize large areas quickly.
Identifying Giant Hogweed
- Grows up to 5 meters tall.
- Features Rosetta Stone-like clusters of white flowers, up to 80 cm wide.
- Large, deeply lobed leaves, up to 1.5 meters long.
- Green stems with purple blotches and stiff white hairs.
- Thick, hollow stems, 5–10 cm in diameter.
- White hairs at the base of leaf stalks.
- Flat, oval-shaped seeds.
Professional Removal Services
Giant Hogweed is a hazardous plant that requires expert handling. Contact a professional removal service like ours/RS to safely eradicate the plant with herbicide treatment. If attempting removal yourself, wear protective gear, including waterproof gloves and eye protection, and apply sunscreen to avoid skin contact. Evening removal is recommended to minimize sun exposure.
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