On 5/30/2018 at 5:47:56 AM, wrote:


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...juries-amputat
ion/ [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.

Nasty stuff, like stinging nettles on steroids. It's going to get to
the point where it will be too dangerous to do yard work in shorts.