The Banks of the River Urie
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The Banks of the River Urie
Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: 10 Apr 2023
This is a no-go area in summer. All the bright sprouting greenery is Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), an invasive alien with noxious sap that can cause permanent skin damage. A few of last year's dead stems still stand, while others litter the ground.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.322408
Longitude
-2.446656