Hogweed

Question: How much has giant hogweed been in the news where you live? It made the news here about a week and a half ago and barely a day goes by without us learning more about the spread of giant hogweed. I was just curious as to what kind of news coverage this noxious weed was garnering in your neck of the woods

Answer: Last week we saw a good deal of coverage about this poisonous weed. I had never heard of it before the news reports. We live in cottage country central Ontario, Canada and have woods all about. Thanks to the news cast I will be giving this giant of a weed a wide berth. For the benefit of those that don't know what it is I have posted a link to some information.

Question: Do you know anybody who died after coming into contact with Giant Hogweed? Me and a mate were chatting about this yesterday. At primary school, we were warned that coming into contact with Giant Hogweed would ultimately result in death!!!

Answer: We were told that too!! lol Although not directly lethal, indirectly i suppose it could be. My sister is a burns specialist nurse at a childrens hospital and they still see kids coming in with burns from Giant Hogweed!

Question: How do you get Giant Hogweed out of your yard without using a dangerous pesticide?

Answer: I've included a couple links with info; you can try continual chopping it back, but be very careful as the plant's sap may be more dangerous to you than a pesticide.

Question: Was the giant hogweed introduced accidentally or intentionally to Ontario? And how did they get to Ontario. I'm doing a project for science class.

Answer: intentionally ~it was thought of as a "focus plant " by some gardeners ~because of it's height~ introduced in a lot of European Countries also. .Heracleum mantegazzianum this is the best "paper" i can find on it http://www.nobanis.org/files/factsheets/… should give you all the info and pics you need. do hope it helps

Question: How do you safely eat the edible weed purslane aka Verdolaga, Pigweed, Little Hogweed or Pusley? apparently it is safe to eat raw but what parts are safe? is it the whole plant including the roots or just the leaves?

Answer: Typically you would only eat the leaves. To prepare purslane (portulaca oleracea) safely, first wash it well, then prepare it any way you want. It's a very healthy green, rich in omega-3. You can eat it raw, as a salad green or cook it in soups, stir-fries, or any other recipe you dream up.

Question: From where could i buy Hogweed tea or powder? Thank you for your answer.

Answer: You can purchase hogweed at http://www.herbalremedies.com/ and you can buy various herbal teas at http://www.imperialteagarden.com/. Unfortunately I am unaware of anyplace online where you can buy pre-blended hogweed tea. Try eBay, perhaps?

Question: The noxious weed Giant Hogweed has been found in my yard.It is poisonous and required by law to be controlled? How do i get rid of it?

Answer: http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmen… get help from your county extension service office....find yours here... http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/

Question: Anybody seen the dangerous giant hogweed plant? Do you know anyone who has been burned by touching one?

Answer: There has certainly been a lot in the news about it lately here in Canada. Apparently it was common in the east and has spread west as far as Ontario. I haven't seen one but I have seen Queen Anns lace weed which it's similar to it only bigger, Can grow to 20 feet, hard to miss. I googled it and there was tons of info and pictures. I haven't met anyone who has been stung by it. It's apparently very painful.

Question: What wild plant is like a hogweed but the flowers are yellow and like dandelions?

Answer: Possibly ragwart a very toxic weed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragwort

Question: Anybody seen one of those new dangerous/poisonus Hogweed plants?

Answer: I've just seen pictures of them in articles warning folks to keep away from them.

Question: will my dog get dermatitis on her paws from walking on hogweed? i'm really paranoid that she'll get sick from stepping on some hogweed. how can i tell if the hogweed is affecting her in any way? she didn't eat any, but she might have sniffed some (i.e. touched them with her nose).

Answer: Yeah Giant Hogweed is dangerous for a dog to come in contact with ....and it is poisonous make sure you keep your dog away form it .... And if your dog has come in contact with it take your dog to the vet.

Question: Any seen one of those giant poisonus Hogweed plants?

Answer: hogweed is usually found in long ignored fields.....not too often does it show up in your backyards... http://www.health.state.ny.us/environmen… here's where it's mainly found... http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symb… states where it is found are getting the word out... http://www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg/giant_ho…

Question: What does hogweed look like?

Answer: A Yahoo search for "hogweed" (include the quotation marks in the search box) yields 193,000 results. If you do the same search, and are willing to spend a little time exploring, I'm sure that you will quickly find the information you seek. Good luck with your search.

Question: Has anyone had a run in with "hogweed" that resulted in some serious skin rashes? I wonder how best to handle this stuff...where did you find it? (state, province, etc.) I got a rash from something, which seems to be light activated...but probably from some other plant source. I am trying all kinds of home cures...but it is taking a while to clear up. Any help, or info appreciated.

Answer: www.webmd.com has all the answer for healthy and skin care.

Question: Giant hogweed? why it like to grow in wet areas? why does the giant hogweed like to grow in moist areas? what plant adaptations allow it to do this? thx for abswer xoxoxox

Answer: Where I live, hogweed is considered an invasive pest. I don't suggest you encourage it any.

Question: Has anyone's dog been affected by giant hogweed? My dog has small (about 4mm) white spots on his face? My dog has small (about 4mm) white spots on his face that scab and then leave white spots again. I have recently noticed giant hogweed around the area I walk him and wonder if this could be the cause. I mentioned it to the vet but she said he would learn to avoid it and didn't think it was the cause.

Answer: Hogweed causes blisters that are almost like burns. You might try some mild steroid creme to help ease the pain. Benadryl might also help in a small dose. It can take months to heal up depending on how allergic the dog is to the plant. Fortunately dog fur helps to protect them more than mere skin would. People are working to try to eradicate the plant, but it is probably a loosing battle. If you see any of it in your area, you might try cutting the plant out. And try to keep your dog away from it. Humans with severe reactions sometimes require hospitalization from contact with the plant. Are these watery blister that resemble burned skin boils?

Question: Heard of a giant-Hogweed? It is toxic and invasive. it is in NYS, and Ct. Has anyone a photo of it?

Answer: http://www.hort.uconn.edu/cipwg/giant_ho… It's starting to show up here in my county, it was on the news to report it to the DEC and local coopertive extension. I called both to report it growing on a local trout stream and never got a response about it, so there it grows. It's big, shockingly big. The one clump I saw was almost 12 feet high.

Question: What are the dangers of giant hogweed.?

Answer: Giant Hogweed is a phototoxic plant. Its sap can cause photodermatitis ie severe skin inflammations when the skin is exposed to sunlight or to UV-rays. Initially the skin colours red and starts itching. Then blisters form as in burns within 48 hours. They form black or purplish scars, which can last several years. Hospitalisation may become necessary. Presence of minute amounts of sap in the eyes, can lead to temporary or even permanent blindness. These reactions are caused by the presence of linear derivatives of furocoumarin in its leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds. These chemicals can get into the nucleus of the epithelial cells, forming a bond with the DNA, causing the cells to die

Question: Giant Hogweed? Is giant hogweed still toxic when its dormant? I'm in S. Ont, Canada

Answer: yes, however not as much

Question: Help against Hogweed? Hi, Does anybody knows a remedy that helps when Hogweed has been in touch with the skin? Thanks xxx

Answer: If you mean Giant Hogweed have a look at this website/PDF document http://www.ruralni.gov.uk/giant_hogweed_…

Question: Gardening-giant hogweed? I was strimming Giant Hogweed this morning and after about half an hour I started to find it difficult to breath. I have bad hayfever but I have never had bad breathing because of it. Icaighed so much I was sick several times. Did I breath in airborne sap from the hogweed or was it an extreme hayfever reaction?

Answer: Be very careful with this plant it can cause blisters on the skin that are just as bad as 2nd degree burns.Have a bath and stay away from it.

Question: does anyone know how to treat hogweed burns ????

Answer: Depending on how severe it is, you should consult a physician. It can leave permanent scarring. You should wash it (before blisters break out) and keep it from being exposed to sunlight for up to 2 weeks. Cold compresses are recommended. Here's a site that talks about it, somewhat. Mostly the 2nd half of page 1, continued on page 3.

Question: Giant Hogweed Cultivation? I would like a row of giant hogweeds at the bottom of my garden, are they easy to grow from seeds which I can collect from some dead specimens at the local river? When to plant and what precautions to take.

Answer: Hi Deighton You will be so sorry!! The roots are like tree trunks. The seeds spread over your garden and will choke out any other plants. You will have a constant battle on your hands. Best wishes.

Question: Advice please on creating a new raised lawn over wetland with Giant Hogweed? I am buying a house that I will demolish & replace with a new one. In the garden, the existing lawn descends gently down to a nice stream/river. But, between the upper parts of the lawn and the stream is an area of 1,500 square meters that consists of soft wet ground. This entire area is covered with Giant Hogweed and some clumps of tall trees. This area could look lovely if I could raise & clear the ground and extend the lawn from the house down to the stream. This is what I am thinking about doing, but would be grateful for any comments or easier/cheaper suggestions... 1) Cut the stalks of the largest Hogweeds and lay flat. ( I am fully aware about how dangerous this stuff is). 2) Lay 1,500 sqm of weed fabric over the entire area to keep out the Hogweed and restrict the rubble fill from sinking into the mud.. 3) Demolish the house and use the brick rubble to raise the lawn by about 40cm and incorporate a French Drain system to the stream. 4) Lay another layer of weed fabric over the brick rubble. 5) Lay down 30cm of top soil 6) Seed for the lawn. Am I going over the top here? I need to create a drain'able surface but do I need so much fabric? I don't want to give the Hogweed a chance to come up. Will the top soil remain in place over the weed fabric or could it wash away? Thanks, Guy. New Forest, Hampshire, UK

Answer: Check with your planning office before you start this project. This would not be allowed in the US under wetland environmental protection laws. Even if it was, this method will give you a crummy lawn. Improve the drainage, create a good deep topsoil, and get a good thick lawn established ASAP -- this would be an instance to consider using sod instead of seed. If the lawn is thick, weed seed resident in the soil will not germinate. Don't use barrier cloths... it will keep the lawn grasses from rooting deeply. You may wish to consider solarizing the native soil for a season to reduce the seed load. http://www.gardenguides.com/834-soil-solarization-weed-control-garden-pest-tip.html

Question: Giant Hogweed, is a weird plant,? Is/are there any thing more 'dangerous' like it ?

Answer: Reynoutria, false accacia (Robinia), bamboo, kutsu, Gunnera and many many others. they just wipe out the rest of life, like the Martians by Wells

Question: Do you like the Jr.Hrtley scriptures of hogweed potter? me myself havent read the scriptures or seen the show's or had any interest...BUT ive seen the news when people queue to watch,.,.and queue to buy the products.are you a harry potter fan?

Answer: yes i am!

Question: How do i decide if it is giant hogweed or not ? It has grown 3 ft in 4 weeks has the same stalk , flowers & leaves as the photos i have seen .The more websites i went on the more confused i am .. The bigger plants have more raggedy leaves . the one i have just yanked up by hand has slightly more Horse Chestnut shaped leaves . Have applied Round Up to whats left .Guess i would really like to know what it is & whether i can go out in the sun tomorrow without blistering . Cheers but do you know if the younger leaves are more rounded ? I am working on getting a picture up . What is similar if any thing ? Hiding inside tomorrow anyway ! !

Answer: Giant hogweed is surreal. Here are some more photos: http://www.mdinvasivesp.org/archived_invaders/archived_invaders_2003_04.html http://dnr.wi.gov/invasives/fact/hogweed_photos.htm Here are close-ups of the identifying botanical details: http://www.ontarioweeds.com/weed.php?w=HERMZ

Question: I am looking to identify this large leafy plant.? I came across this plant near an area with a stream and waterfalls. Originally thought it may be hogweed.. but with a little more research think it is most likely NOT that. It grows very tall has thick leathery leaves, the flowers only grow on the top of the plant, in a fairly large cluster. http://toomanymorons.com/plant/plant.html

Answer: Could you tell us where the pictures were taken, what state for instance, and what color the flower was.

Question: Harry Potter returns for book 8 exclusive story 18 july 2007? Harry Potter returns for book 8 exclusive story 18 july 2007 ive been informed by J.R HARTLEY (the writer) that harry returns as a hogweed character and lets his friend ben kingsly take the lead role.harry said he is fed up with"being the bad guy"and wants to counteract the gay roles he is typecast with.he says his wife (isla st clair )is getting bored with his magic wand and his constantly growing eyebrows,and says she wants a divorce! who thinks harry should stay as harry?or leave hogland?i say "leave harry your days are over in the shows"

Answer: Doesnt he die in book 7?

Question: who else hates harry potter????ban harry ban him!!!!!!!? who else hates harry styles potter?im glad a hogweed got him in his last show.who else liked him snuffin it?now j.r.hartley should right decent things for once!!!!!!!!!!! who agrees? harrys poems are rubish,jrhartley made millions out of kids stories,she exploited the parents!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ban her ban harry ban heeeeeeem, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx harry potter is rubish.ban him and ban jr.hartley who wrote it all.

Answer: Who cares if you were dribblin like a loon when you wrote this non-sensical babble i like the cut of ya gib young fella mi lad and to hear that he got it in the end brightens my heart no end thank you for makin my day and i wholeheartedly agree except for the bit about rowling writing decent stuff for once i for one wouldnt like to take that chance she should stop writing altogether unless its a big fat cheque for moi of course