Giant Weed Can Cause Blisters, Even Blindness
Friday, July 8th, 2011THURSDAY, July 7 (HealthDay News) — Call it the import that nobody wants. Experts are urging residents of several states to beware of the “giant hogweed,” a tall plant native to Central Asia with umbrella-size flowers containing toxic sap that can cause burns, blisters and, in some cases, even blindness. “Avoid it at all cost,” [...]
