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Giant Hogweed Blinds and Burns Skin

Giant Hogweed Blinds and Burns Skin

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 The giant hogweed is a towering invasive plant from the carrot family that can grow to heights rivaling a giraffe. Often associated with Hercules because of its immense size and toughness, it is especially dangerous due to its toxic sap, which can cause severe blistering and long-term skin damage, and may even lead to temporary or permanent blindness when the affected skin is exposed to sunlight. Native to the Caucasus region, the plant has spread rapidly across Europe and North America, where it thrives along riverbanks, roadsides, and forest edges. Its success comes from an aggressive reproductive strategy, producing tens of thousands of seeds that disperse easily through wind and water and can remain dormant in soil for years. Combined with a deep, resilient taproot, these traits make giant hogweed extremely difficult to eradicate once it becomes established, posing serious ecological and public health risks.

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