Giant hogweed control getting stonewalled, says project leader

Giant hogweed control getting stonewalled, says project leader

Alarms are sounding this summer about the spread of giant hogweed, a towering, nasty and aggressive weed that easily grows 10 feet tall.Some people have called the plant majestic and spectacular, like Queen Anne’s lace (wild carrot) on steroids.That uniqueness led to it being imported from its native Asia and cultivated here in the first place.But although it looks fascinating, giant hogweed can cause third-degree burns if its clear, watery sap …

Play with giant hogweed and you may get burned

With its towering, vibrant green stems and umbrella-shaped clusters of tiny white flowers, giant hogweed looks straight out of the pages of a fantasy tale. However, despite its unusual allure, it is a plant you do not want to get…