This plant is phototoxic and causes phytophotodermititis. This translates into severe skin inflammation when skin is exposed to sunlight. It can cause intense burns and blisters that can last for nearly decade and possibly blindness if even a small amount of toxin comes into contact with eyes.
How to Identify Giant Hogweed:
This plant has stout, dark reddish purple stems and spotted stems. The leaves are large are deeply cut. Flowers are white and umbrella shaped. The plant can reach monsterous proportions in ideal conditions. (up to 15ft in height).
What to do if you think Giant Hogweed is in your neighborhood?
Call 1-888-WEEDSBC to report a sighting
you can also visit the website of the Invasive Plant Council of B.C.
More Information About Giant Hogweed can be found here:
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