Anybody know what this is

Bill2015 · Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 6:44 pm Post subject: Anybody know what this is

Hi guys,

Anybody know what this is?

Thanks,

Bill

Margo · Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 7:15 pm Post subject:

(Heracleum sosnowskyi) or Hogweed. Extremely toxic and can leave a burning rash

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracleum_sosnowskyi

tagwex · Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 9:19 pm Post subject:

Agreed. Kill kill kill. The juice/sap will burn you.

Sue Deacon · Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 8:58 am Post subject:

Yes, wear gloves, long sleeves etc. A friend got badly burned/blistered when he accidentally strimmed some.

Margo · Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 9:36 am Post subject:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/incoming/gallery/injuries-caused-by-hogweed-6034021

Hope its not in your garden

Bill2015 · Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 12:25 pm Post subject:

Crickey that's mad.
It's in my garden alright.
What's the best way to kill it.

Margo · Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 2:07 pm Post subject:

COVER YOURSELF COMPLETELY INCLUDING YOUR FACE. Its 1 of the plants that has to be reported to your council

http://www.gardenguides.com/69218-rid-hogweed.html

Greengage · Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:26 pm Post subject:

What do you think the council will do.
RE house you?
Say nothing if you dont want it, just cut it down near the ground and pour Roundup into the hollow stem, Then if you dont like Mr Monsanto just cut it down anyway. The next question is where did it come from and how did it get there.

Bill2015 · Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:37 pm Post subject:

Turns out it is Angelica archangelica.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelica_archangelica

tagwex · Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 7:42 pm Post subject:

Calling Silver Surfer. Where are you?