Tuesday, July 31, 2012

**** NOXIOUS WEED ALERT **** Giant Hog Weed

The Giant Hog Weed has been spotted in this area.  If you see it, DO NOT TOUCH IT.  This plant is phototoxic, and "touching it can result in blistering, long lasting scars and—if it comes in contact with eyes—blindness." (source Wikipedia).  More information can be found here http://www.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Libraries/TOPIC_Environment/Giant_Hogweed.sflb.ashx