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Watch our public health inspector discuss harmful plants and how to protect yourself.
Giant hogweed is a harmful plant. Touching the plant's sap can cause skin rashes, burns and blisters.
The plant can grow from four to six metres tall (15 to 20 feet).
How can giant hogweed hurt you?
If you see giant hogweed, do not touch it.
The plant makes a clear, watery sap that is found in the leaf and stem hairs. The sap in the plant may cause a reaction in the sun. It can cause blisters, burns and black and purple scars. If the sap touches the eye, it can cause temporary or permanent blindness.
What should you do if you find it?
Do not touch the plant.
If the plant is on your property, hire a lawn professional to remove the plant.
If you see the plant in a public space such as a park or on the side of the road, contact the Regional Weed Inspector with the location and description of the giant hogweed. If possible, please attach a photo.
Wild parsnip is a harmful plant. Touching it and going into the sun can cause skin burns and blisters.
The plant has a yellow flower.It is sometimes mistaken for Queen Anne's Lace (commonly called a wild carrot).
Queen Anne's Lace has white flowers. It is a tall plant and is related to Giant Hogweed. Wild parsnip will only grow from 0.5 to 1.5 metres (1.5 to five feet).
How can wild parsnip hurt you?
If you see wild parsnip, do not touch it.
The plant produces sap that may cause a skin irritation when exposed to the sun. The reaction can include rashes, blisters, or burns. If the sap touches the eye, it can cause temporary or permanent blindness.
Do not touch the plant.
If the plant is on your property, hire a lawn professional to remove the plant.
If you see the plant in a public space such as a park or on the side of the road, contact the Regional Weed Inspector with the location and description of the wild parsnip. If possible, please attach a photo.
