Warning as Giant Hogweed stings man in park leaving him with scarring

Belgique Nouvelles Nouvelles

Warning as Giant Hogweed stings man in park leaving him with scarring
Belgique Dernières Nouvelles,Belgique Actualités
  • 📰 Glasgow_Times
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 58 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 27%
  • Publisher: 59%

He has been left with 'potentially lifelong scars'

Logan told the BBC:"It's been terrible to be honest."He continued:"But I'm lucky, I'm 21 years old and it's only my ankle.

"If a little kid falls in there, gets it on their face or something, that's going to cause them life-changing injuries so I'm lucky but someone else may not be. "If I had seen some signs I wouldn't have gone down into the bush. I've only gone in to get the ball for my brother but if I was made aware what it was and what it could do to you, I definitely wouldn't have gone in there."Giant Hogweed, also known by its Latin name Heracleum Mantegazzianum, originated in Southern Russia and Georgia.

The plant is part of the Apiaceae family, which includes well-known vegetables and herbs like parsley, carrot, parsnip and coriander.was introduced to Britain and Europe in the 19th century, from the Caucasus Mountains. The earliest documented reference to the plant has been traced back to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Seed List of 1817, where seeds of the plant were listed.It’s that time of year when Giant Hogweed is in full bloom in the woods. The sap is dangerous to humans & dogs and may cause painful skin irritation and blistering. Pls be careful...it looks like very large Cows Parsley...

Nous avons résumé cette actualité afin que vous puissiez la lire rapidement. Si l'actualité vous intéresse, vous pouvez lire le texte intégral ici. Lire la suite:

Glasgow_Times /  🏆 76. in UK

Belgique Dernières Nouvelles, Belgique Actualités

Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.

Princess Kate channels Barbie again in a recycled pink tea dressPrincess Kate channels Barbie again in a recycled pink tea dressThe Princess of Wales turned heads in London wearing a Beulah London dress
Lire la suite »

Racquet clubs giant David Lloyd serves up £2bn-plus saleRacquet clubs giant David Lloyd serves up £2bn-plus saleTDR Capital is working with bankers at Morgan Stanley on a strategic review that could lead to a sale of the business it has owned since 2013, Sky News learns.
Lire la suite »

Drinks giant Diageo ends 'broken' Diddy partnershipDrinks giant Diageo ends 'broken' Diddy partnershipThe move comes after pop star Diddy accused the firm of neglecting his tequila brand because of his race.
Lire la suite »

David and Victoria Beckham's giant fridge in 'unbelievable' kitchen leaves TikTok in aweDavid and Victoria Beckham's giant fridge in 'unbelievable' kitchen leaves TikTok in aweDavid and Victoria Beckham have an incredible home in the Cotswolds with a very impressive kitchen
Lire la suite »

Person hauled to safety with 'traumatic injuries' after Giant's Causeway fallPerson hauled to safety with 'traumatic injuries' after Giant's Causeway fallThe casualty had to be recovered from the shore using a stretcher and rope teams due to the tricky terrain
Lire la suite »



Render Time: 2025-04-12 00:07:22