Beware of Giant Hogweed!
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Beware of Giant Hogweed!
Image: © Carol Rose Taken: 7 Jul 2007
Which looks like a super large cow parsley. This invader is very hazardous to touch, the sap leaves the skin photosensitive and causes terrible blistering. Stockton District Council is very vigilant in trying to erradicate this pest, I only saw 4 plants on this walk.
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Image Location
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