(Nexstar) – The definition of a weed is relatively unclear – a plant you don’t want, where you don’t want it, Experts explain – But some earn an additional adjective to describe them: Harmful,
There is a federal definition of that word, thanks Plant protection act: “Any plant or plant product that directly or indirectly can damage or damage or damage the natural resources of livestock, poultry, or agriculture, irrigation, United States, natural resources, public health, or environmental resources of environment.”
On such a large scale, the pointed weed may be growing in your yard, if you try to remove it very quickly you are waiting for you to burn.
StagedKnown as Huge hogweedAccording to the National aggressive species information center of the US Department of Agriculture, the US has been present in the US for more than a century.
For parts of Asia, Researchers believe Hogweed can be brought to America as a decorative garden option “due to its very large size and impressive flower.” It is also possible that its seeds are common in the Middle Eastern cuisine, between the imports of spices.
However, Vishal Hogwide has found its way across the country. The plant has been positively identified in many states, including Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, I, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, new Hampshire, new Jersey, New york, Ohio, Oregan, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia, WashingtonAnd Visconsin,
The perennial plant lives in its name, which reaches 20 feet heights with flowers such as a large -scale umbrella that blooms between May and July. Flowers, which grow in groups, can reach a diameter of 2.5 feet Washington State Nokius Weed Control BoardHogwed stems and stalks reach 4 inches in diameter, there are purplaish-red spots and hard hair. The leaves consist of the right edges and may be 5 feet wide.
You can see pictures of a huge hoggved plant stem, leaf and flower in the slide show below.
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Michael Zeller, an agricultural agent from Pennsylvania, showed a section of a stem from a huge hogwide plant cut on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 from a huge hoggweed plant in a field in Eri County. Hogveed can be dangerous for people. Its sap causes changes in human skin, effectively makes it capacitor for the sun’s energy. Come into contact with sunlight causes blisters. (AP Photo/Keith Srikosic) -
Michael Zeller, agent of Pennsylvania’s agricultural agent, showed a huge hoggweed plant leaf on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 in McCain, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Keith Srikik) -
Bolton, United Kingdom- 24 June: On June 24, 2025, Bolton, a huge hoggved plants grow on the banks of the Irewell River in Bolton, United Kingdom. The huge Hongway is an aggressive plant in the United Kingdom and was introduced in the UK as a decorative plant in the 19th century. (Photo by Christopher Ferlong/Getty Image)
Hogwade is often found in moist areas, such as with streams and rivers, where there is also shade. Large -scale plants are capable of causing soil erosion in these areas, which can give ways to spread seeds downwards, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Tells
This cow is not contrary to Parsnip, a plant native to the American cow Parsnip may often look longer, as seen in the photo below, with white flowers and heads of wide leaves. However, there are some notable differences between cow Parsnip and Vishal Hogwide.
The New York Environmental Protection Department points to its size, for the beginning: Cow Parsnip can reach about 6 feet height, with flowers which have about one leg in diameter and the leaves are 2 feet wide. It is all about half of the size that can reach the hogwade. Officials also say that there are no purple spots found on the hoggweed in the stem of the Cow Parsnip.
Despite their differences, both plants are capable of disturbing your skin. SAP from cow parsnip leaves and stems can give you a “fafoli grain” if you have sensitive skin, then officer in the main explain,
The huge hogwade sap found in all parts of the plant may be at least irritation as a day, Nexstar’s WIVB ReportIf you have sap on your skin and in the sun, you can develop PhytophyotodematitisA skin condition was brought by chemicals found in some plants and fruits, such as citrus.
According to an article, “SAP intervenes to protect itself from sunlight with the natural ability of the skin, resulting in severe irritation and bliss.” Maryland Extension University“If SAP goes into the eye, it can cause temporary or permanent blindness.”
Phytofotodematitis may look like sunburn on your skin, tell meo clinics, and develop itching patches such as eczema. This condition can remain for several months, with treatment to “self-care measures, such as soothing the affected skin with a cool, wet fabric”.
If you come in contact with huge hoggweed sap, the Eri County, New York’s Park Ranger Chak Bartlet, advises your skin to wash “as soon as possible” with soap and water while avoiding sunlight.
The management of Hogwade in its yard or on its property may vary depending on the size of the plant. As transplanting or young plants, officials of Washington State Tell As long as you wear protective gear to avoid contact with SAP, huge hoggved can be dug or drawn by hand. You can also cut large plants before digging them, bags for disposal of plant and its flowers.
You may also need a herbicide treatment, which may require assistance from an expert, Minnesota officials. explain,
If you live in a state that has not yet confirmed the presence of Hogwide and believes that you have seen toxic weeds, you can see it to see it and want to report to agriculture or wildlife officers before removing it.
