Monday, July 21, 2003
Giant Hogweed
| Invasive Species of Concern in Maryland: "Beware of the Giant Hogweed, a giant perennial plant named by the Maryland Invasive Species Council(MISC) as April's 'Invader of the Month.' While interesting for its unusually large size and flower, the Giant Hogweed is on the federal noxious weed list because of its potential as a public health hazard. The plant has been found in neighboring Pennsylvania and Washington D.C., but not in Maryland. 'Giant Hogweed exudes a clear, watery sap that causes the skin to become photosensitive to ultraviolet radiation,' said Don R. Robbins, weed control administrator for the Maryland Department of Agriculture. 'Contact with the sap can result in severe burns, blisters and dermatitis, possibly leading to future complications, namely skin cancer, which is the primary reason for concern in Maryland.' " |  |
black cat IN the sink
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