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Not fish related But this dangerous invasive plant likes creek Banks


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Posted 07 July 2012 - 12:30 PM

http://www.dec.ny.go...mals/39809.html

Contact with Giant Hogweed causes severe blistering, scarring, and even blindness. Folks in areas where it is found should steer clear of this plant while heading to the creek.

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 08:08 PM

Ornamental Garden Plant ?!?!?! who's brilliant idea was THAT?

"Giant hogweed is a native of the Caucasus Mountain region between the Black and Caspian Seas. It was introduced to Europe and the United Kingdom in the late nineteenth century and to the United States in the early twentieth century as an ornamental garden plant. It has become established in New England, the Mid-Atlantic Region and the Northwest. Giant hogweed grows along streams and rivers and in fields, forests, yards and roadsides. It prefers open sites with abundant light and moist soil but it can grow in partially shaded habitats, too."

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 09:44 PM

Wow what a nasty plant, thanks for the warning.

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Posted 08 July 2012 - 10:00 PM

Glad it is appreciated. Was a bit worried that it was too unrelated, but being in the correct habitat, it seems that we should be on the look out.




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