"Sacha Hubbard" wrote in message
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On Fri, 26 May 2006 10:12:53 +0100, wrote
(in article . com):


Rupert (W.Yorkshire) wrote:
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Do not let Sacha know of your desires:-)
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It is a very impressive plant but does get invasive sometimes in
conservation areas.
In a garden, it is probably controllable and could be a conversation
piece?


The friend of ours who tried to 'control' it ended up in hospital, hence
Rupert's remark. It's very handsome but it's dangerous.

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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
email address on web site


Interesting to note that the active nasty chemical in Heracleum is the same
as that in Rue-which I remember you said had also caused problems.
Apparently Grapefruit and Celery also contain the nasty which may cause
problems to some people.