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Giant hogweed
(Heracleum mantegazzianum)
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Giant hogweed © Crown Copyright 2009. GBNNSS
A non-native invasive plant.
Giant hogweed grows up to 6 m tall. Its height distinguishes it from the native hogweed, which is much smaller (up to 2m).
Habitat
Marginal habitats and along river banks.
What's the problem?
Giant hogweed dominates vegetation and crowds out native plants.
Sap from the plant can burn the skin when exposed to sunshine so precautions must be taken when dealing with it.
What are we doing about it?
Find out more about Plantlife's invasive plant programme by clicking here.