On Wed, 30 May 2018 07:31:19 -0400, Frank "frank wrote:
On 5/30/2018 1:16 AM, Uncle Monster wrote:
This is a bizarre story out of The UK about a poor young fellow who had a run-in with a toxic plant while doing some gardening. GEEZ! o_O
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/640498...es-amputation/
[8~{} Uncle Shocked Monster
Looks nasty. Poison is a defense mechanism used by many plants.
It's not just over-seas -
It has become quite invasive - everyone should be aware
and take care !
http://www.invadingspecies.com/giant-hogweed/
Also - it's little cousin wild parsnip - a rapidly spreading
invasive ..
http://www.invadingspecies.com/wild-parsnip/
John T.