This is a bizarre story out of The UK about a poor young fellow
who had a run-in with a toxic plant while doing some gardening. GEEZ! o_O
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/640498...es-amputation/
Looks nasty. Poison is a defense mechanism used by many plants.
It's not just over-seas -
It has become quite invasive - everyone should be aware
and take care !
http://www.invadingspecies.com/giant-hogweed/
Also - it's little cousin wild parsnip - a rapidly spreading
invasive ..
http://www.invadingspecies.com/wild-parsnip/
John T.
When I looked it up it said that hogweed was brought into the UK as an
ornamental.
... and to North America - so what .. ?