Some reports of local doctor seeing burns from Giant Hogweed. Please know what it looks like and educate children to stay away from it. It can cause very nasty burns. https://t.co/xnP8Ryv9so
— Carlow Weather (@CarlowWeather) July 7, 2021
This morning.
The Devil’s parsnip.
Get back!
Meanwhile…
Inevitably:https://t.co/1GaJnlHNhT
— 🇵🇸 jean farouche🔻💚💙🇵🇸 (@JFarouche19) July 7, 2021
Progtastic.
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PSA
Hogweed juice does not burn you
the watery liquid disables your skins UV protection
it is UV rays that ‘burns’ you
Search photosensitizing furanocoumarins for further information
Interesting, thanks Baz
The light-sensitive skin reaction causes dark painful blisters that form within 48 hours, and result in scars that can last anywhere from a few months to six years. Touching giant hogweed can also cause long-term sunlight sensitivity, and blindness if sap gets into a person’s eye.
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/giant-hogweed-8-facts-you-must-know-about-the-toxic-plant/