Giant Hogweed beside the River Tees
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Giant Hogweed beside the River Tees
Image: © Chris Heaton Taken: 7 Jul 2010
Skirt round this toxic species - its sap causes dermititis and even blindness. Wear stout long trousers and cover exposed areas of the skin - notices are placed at regular intervals warning about this evil weed.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.487038
Longitude
-1.389009