Giant hogweed causes burns on the skin due to the effects of chemical compounds known as furanocoumarins. If someone comes into direct contact with these compounds through the plant’s sap ...

And the effects can last months, or even years. Even just brushing against a Hogweed is enough to cause painful pustules and ...

“Never touch it.” Ford was talking about giant hogweed, an invasive plant species found in Pennsylvania, including locally. The plant, which is toxic to humans, has been the focal point of num ...