Invasive poisonous plant poses serious health risks to people in Vermont and New York. This Giant Hogweed or Heracleum mantegazzianum plant video shows images from Victory Vermont with narration describing why this poisonous plant poses serious health risks to people. Imagine having to cover your skin for 3 years or longer after touching a plant while hiking. That is phytophotodermatitis! Now imagine going blind from touching this poisonous plants sap to your eye's!
UPDATE: We have since observed that Giant Hogweed is growing prolificly along RTE 16 just before the Shadow Lake Road in Glover Vermont. Also Wild Parsnip a much smaller cousin is growing like crazy along RTE 91 as you approach the Newport exits.
Sunday, September 05, 2010
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