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  1. 07-10-2015 #1
    rael74
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    The return of the Giant Hogweed (literally)

    Heracleum mantegazzi !!

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...ester-33474810
    Making Wikipedia marginally more interesting at:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCul...PXchSo_vDxtcLg
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    I've been relatively successful in making friends with the local Giant Hogweed out here on the Olympic Peninsula (WA State)... with the exception of that nagging burning rash, that is!
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    How awful for that kid, hope he feels better soon.

    Here's an article about it, with a US map of where it's located:

    Not only at the Royal Gardens at Kew

    It's not invaded California yet, lucky me.
    ...or you could love
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    It's such a nice looking plant too, judging by those photographs. What a shame it's harmful.
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