How To Identify And Avoid Dangerous Giant Hogweed In New York
By: Brett Alan | Published: 2025-07-09 03:00:00 | Source: nj1015.com
We see a lot of weeds in our yards and gardens this time of year, but experts are warning, if you see this one, you’re going to want to stay away from it.
It is considered an invasive and dangerous plant, and recently it has been spotted here in New York State. It’s called giant hogweed, and experts say it could burn your skin, or worse.
What is hogweed?
Officials in the village of Lancaster, NY sent out a warning on social media to alert people that hogweed has been seen in Como Park. It was also seen along the shores of Seneca Bluffs Natural Habitat Park in the beginning of June.
If you’ve ever seen it, you know it looks like another plant called Queen Anne’s Lace, only giant hogweed will get much bigger. These plants can grow to between 12 and 15 feet tall with huge clumps of…
