Giant Hogweed: Britain's Most Dangerous Plant

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Giant hogweed

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'Britain's most dangerous plant' hits its scorching peak, experts warn

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Giant hogweed is an invasive species that is often confused with cow parsley.

It is often found near rivers, but can also be spotted near hedges or by roadsides.

The plant is rife all across the UK , with countless reports of nasty encounters.

Injuries have also been documented in Wales and Ireland , north and south.

Mike Duddy , of the Mersey Basin Rivers Trust , said in 2015 that the giant hogweed was 'without a shadow of a doubt, the most dangerous plant in Britain '. Mr Sinclair said it was most easily distinguished from its native cousin, the common hogweed, by its sheer scale growing eight to 10 feet in size. He encouraged those who see the plant to report it to the local authority or responsible landowner, while those in Scotland can also report it to the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative ..

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