Officials are warning people to stay clear of the Giant Hogweed plant, which has never before been reported in the state.
The sap of the plant makes the skin so sensitive to sunlight that normal exposure can cause severe burns - a process called phytophotodermatitis.
A brush against the plant can result in painful blisters, permanent scarring and the skin can remain sensitive to sunlight for years after being exposed.
If the sap gets into the eyes, there is potential for blindness.
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This is no joke!
ReplyDeletehad these in backyard as a kid, just would pull them up by had, never had an issue. (didn't know they were dangerous)
ReplyDeleteGenetically modified!!!! Or it is that movie with Matt Damon in it where the grass and plants and trees go rouge and produce a neurotoxin that makes people die... I am going with Genetically modified...
ReplyDeleteI've seen these plants. They look like Queen Anne's lace to me. Are they the same? When doing any yard work, I always wear long sleeved shirts and old blue jeans. With Ticks and other bugs as well as sunburn, it best to cover yourself as much as possible no matter how hot it is. I usually wait until after 5 pm when its not so hot.
ReplyDeleteQueen Ann's lace.
ReplyDeleteThat looks a lot like Queen Anne's lace.
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"... like Queen Anne's lace to me. Are they the same?..."
ReplyDeleteNOT Queen Anne's lace!!! The flowers are similar but that's about all. Queen Anne's lace tops out at about 3 to 4 feet tall while Giant Hogweed can go 10 feet or more. The stalks on hogweed are much thicker and more robust. Stay away from this thing, it can hurt you!
That's why I carry. You just never know.
ReplyDeleteI hope Hillary falls into a big pile of these on her walks!
ReplyDeleteI thought they looked like Queen Anne's lace also. If you look at the pictures though the plant is much much bigger.
ReplyDeleteWe have Queen Anne’s lace everywhere here. Do not confuse it with this deadly toxic plant.
ReplyDeleteI can think of a few OC council members who could use a few of these nice pretty plants!
ReplyDeleteSo instead of building a wall just plant these 20 yards deep along the southern border. That should take care of any illegal immigrants.
ReplyDeleteI hate to tell you all, but we have some of these plants right here on Delmarva. And I'm not taking about the Queen Ann's lace. The plant looks like Queen Anne's lace, but it is HUGE! I've seen it near, with my own two eyes.
ReplyDelete@2:09 pm. So tell us where they are. Why would you say they are here and not say where?????
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ReplyDeleteIf you know where they are, DNR wants you to call.
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