PA Dept. of Agriculture: Watch out for Giant Hogweed

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PA Dept. of Agriculture: Watch out for Giant Hogweed

For Gardeners weeds are an unavoidable nuisance. But have you ever heard of a weed that can fight back and hurt you? The Giant Hogweed plant can grow anywhere from 8 to 16 feet high and it looks like a giant queen ann's lace. The PA Department of Agriculture is worried that they've made their way into Mercer County. What makes it so dangerous? It's sap. Sunlight exposure after contact with the sap will result in blisters. You'll then get a burn that will last for weeks and scar...

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