Giant Hogweeds
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The photograph on this page of Giant Hogweeds by William Starkey as part of the Geograph project.
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Giant Hogweeds
Image: © William Starkey Taken: 23 Jun 2014
A stand of giant hogweed plants growing beside the railway near Perth. This plant always seem to survive despite extensive control measures. The stems are frequently greater than two metres in height, giving the plant an impressive appearance. NHS UK warns that "If the sap of this plant comes into contact with your skin, it can cause severe, painful burns and make your skin sensitive to strong sunlight." http://www.nhs.uk/LiveWell/bites-and-stings/Pages/Plant-dangers-garden-countryside.aspx
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Image Location
Latitude
56.389672
Longitude
-3.421302