"RustyHinge" wrote in message
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On 30/05/13 21:35, Blenny wrote:
kay;984303 Wrote:
It looks like hogweed, which is not a problem. If it carries on growing
till it is taller than you, it may be giant hogweed, which can cause
skin rashes.

Thanks Kay. I'll leave it alone for the moment then.

If it *is* hogweed (not the giant variety) the very young shoots make a
good vegetable.

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Rusty Hinge

Ordinary hogweed also causes skin rashes if you get the sap on you then
allow sunlight to get to it.

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Charlie, Gardening in Cornwall
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