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     • Giant hogweed is an extremely invasive species that originated from Asia and Eastern Europe. It is a perennial and a member of the carrot and parsley family. Giant hogweed can pose a serious health hazard for humans.
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   Is giant hogweed invasive?

   • Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is a close relative of cow parsley originally from Southern Russia and Georgia. It can reach over 3m (10ft) in height. Although this striking plant can be attractive in certain situations, most gardeners will want to eradicate it, as it is potentially invasive and the sap can cause severe skin burns.

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   Does giant hogweed burn skin?

   • This dark-green giant contains sap that can burn skin when exposed to sunshine. It can keep causing skin issues for months afterwards. Please don't ever touch this plant. Due to its height, giant hogweed keeps other plants in the shade, preventing the sunlight from reaching them.

   Giant hogweed | Invasive species - Canal & River Trust

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   Is hogweed a native plant?

   • There is also a native hogweed, Heracleum sphondylium, which will be a familiar plant to gardeners and those who like to go walking in the UK. It can grow to six foot or so when in flower but is nevertheless a much smaller plant than giant hogweed.

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   Is hogweed poisonous?

   • Although it closely resembles harmless cow parsley and our native (and harmless) common hogweed, don't let its pretty flower-like appearance throw you off. This dark-green giant contains sap that can burn skin when exposed to sunshine. It can keep causing skin issues for months afterwards. Please don't ever touch this plant.

   Giant hogweed | Invasive species - Canal & River Trust

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   What is giant hogweed?

   • Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is a plant in the Apiaceae family (previously known as the Umbelliferae). This family includes some well-known plants such as parsley, carrot, parsnip, cumin and coriander. The flowers of giant hogweed are clustered on large, umbrella-shaped flower heads that can be 60 centimetres in diameter. Did you know?

   Giant Hogweed: The Facts - Woodland Trust

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   Can giant hogweed spread in the UK?

   • It is illegal to plant or deliberately allow giant hogweed to spread in the UK. At a garden scale, individual plants can be removed by hand but this must be done in full protective clothing due to the danger posed by the sap. The best way to get rid of giant hogweed is to dig out the whole plant in spring before it flowers and sets seed.

   Giant Hogweed: The Facts - Woodland Trust

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3. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk › 06 › giant-hogweed-factsGiant Hogweed: The Facts - Woodland Trust

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   Jun 29, 2022 · You may have heard about the dangers of giant hogweed – a non-native invasive plant which can cause burns. So we’ve put together the facts for you, from identification to staying safe.

4. www.rhs.org.uk › weeds › giant-hogweedGiant hogweed / RHS

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   Although an impressive sight when fully grown, giant hogweed 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.

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6. blog.invasive-species.org › 2018/08/28 › giantGiant Hogweed: Biology, Impacts and Management – Invasive ...

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   Aug 28, 2018 · Giant hogweed is a leading invasive plant across Europe and North America, causing numerous ecological impacts as well as severe phototoxic reactions when coming into contact with skin (© Pexels)

7. www.gov.uk › guidance › prevent-the-spread-ofHow to stop invasive non-native plants from spreading

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   Sep 23, 2014 · The most commonly found invasive non-native plants include: Japanese knotweed; Giant hogweed; Himalayan balsam; Rhododendron ponticum; New Zealand pygmyweed; Find out how to identify other ...

8. www.wildlifetrusts.org › wildflowers › giant-hogweedGiant hogweed - The Wildlife Trusts

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   Giant hogweed. Scientific name: Heracleum mantegazzianum. As its name suggests, giant hogweed it a large umbellifer with distinctively ridged, hollow stems. An introduced species, it is an invasive weed of riverbanks, where it prevents native species from growing.

9. canalrivertrust.org.uk › giant-hogweedGiant hogweed | Invasive species - Canal & River Trust

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   Jul 17, 2024 · This dark-green giant contains sap that can burn skin when exposed to sunshine. It can keep causing skin issues for months afterwards. Please don't ever touch this plant. Due to its height, giant hogweed keeps other plants in the shade, preventing the sunlight from reaching them.

10. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Heracleum_mantegazzianumHeracleum mantegazzianum - Wikipedia

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    Because of its phototoxicity and invasive nature, giant hogweed is often actively removed. The European Union funded the Giant Alien project to combat the plant.