A member of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wears protective equipment near a giant hogweed. If you see a plant that might be giant hogweed, don’t touch it; it can cause painful burns! Contact the DEC. Photo courtesy DEC by Connie Oswald Stofko The bad news: Giant hogweed is a nasty invasive plant that can cause severe burns on your skin if you touch it. The good news: In many areas of New York State, giant…
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