1. Giant Hogweed

2. The giant Hogweed, a very poisonous plant has been found recently in Ontario and Quebec. Newsmedia have reported the plant growing in La Peche (Wakefield) in the Ottawa Valley. This plant is very poisonous and causes severe skin burns and rashes.

3. Giant Hogweed

5. Leaf Deeply incised Grow up to 5’ in width Stem Reddish purple Flower No flowers until 2nd/3rd year Big!

6. Giant Hogweed

7. Likes marginal or disturbed land Road sides Ditches Empty lots Edge habitat Prefers moist soils No flowers until 2 nd /3 rd year

8. Giant Hogweed

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