tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post6378726015197182768..comments2023-10-17T01:39:29.060-06:00Comments on LIVING THE GARDENING LIFE: Giant Hogweed Like Something Out of a Science Fiction MovieShirleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-48605445031306726782010-08-02T02:22:54.140-06:002010-08-02T02:22:54.140-06:00Those are good questions. If you see a plant that...Those are good questions. If you see a plant that fits the description, do not touch it. Contact your city parks department and have them dispose of it. The sap of this plant, regardless of size, can cause burning and blistering of exposed skin when it comes in contact with it and then exposed to sun. It is best to err on the side of caution and let someone from the city determine its identity and removal.<br /><br />Check the links above for more information too.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-7200414886776143732010-08-01T22:08:28.286-06:002010-08-01T22:08:28.286-06:00This is scary - are there any known plants in the ...This is scary - are there any known plants in the Saanichton area around Centennial Park? Does this plant grow in the shady areas or in full sun, and can it cause skin damage while it is young and less than three feet tall?<br />BBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-36012683702110148502010-07-15T12:15:21.213-06:002010-07-15T12:15:21.213-06:00Yes, it is. Thanks for stopping by Melanie.Yes, it is. Thanks for stopping by Melanie.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065113724187544247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897086964062368511.post-48330662099231012242010-07-15T08:09:52.157-06:002010-07-15T08:09:52.157-06:00Scary stuff.Scary stuff.Melanie J Wattshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265452434129642917noreply@blogger.com