All news on the topic: Hogweed

WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGES: Aurora Waters brushed past the dreaded giant hogweed, but even though she was was wearing leggings the plant’s sap affected her and she was left with painful blisters

A gardener was dealing with the common hogweed - supposedly harmless - when she came into contact with its sap. The next morning, she woke up with searing burns on her arms

Giant hogweed is a dangerous plant that can cause severe blisters and burns for unaware Brits who accidentally brush up against the invasive species

Ross McPherson was left in so much agony he fainted in A&E after his hand grazed a giant hogweed plant resulting in nasty blisters while on his bike in Dunbar, Scotland

Brothers Daniel and Stanley suffered stings from giant hogsweed, a plant considered Britain's most dangerous, after retrieving a football during a trip to a park in London

Dog owners have been urged by vets to be careful when taking their pooches out for their daily walks and stay away from the potentially harmful plant giant hogweed