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Old 16-06-2004, 12:11 AM
Hugh Chaloner
 
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papa wrote:

Lovely plant but a bit of a bugger. Anyone know a less agressive/toxic
substitute with similar umbelliferous shape and stature?


I'm sure you already know but if you plan on removing hogweed, cover
yourself up head to toe. I remember as a kid carrying "felled" hogweeds
over my shoulder, and then getting exposed to the sun. The sap is toxic
and photoreactive, leaving painful blisters and scarring. "Meadow
Dermatitis" is extremely nasty and very unpleasant

h.

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