Giant+Hogweed

Giant Hogweed

=Where is your organism originally from? = = =

===It now occurs in the west in Washington, and Oregon and in eastern North America from Newfoundland and Nova Scotia west to Ontario and Wisconsin and south to Indiana, Maryland, and New Jersey. It is also recorded occasionally in Michigan. It is a federally listed noxious weed in many states. You may find Giant Hogweed all over British isles. You can find this plant in places like Germany, France, and Belgium.===

=Where is it a problem? =

=How did it get there? =

== On the 1971 album //[|Nursery Cryme] // by the [|progressive rock] group [|Genesis], the track "The Return of the Giant Hogweed" warns of the spread of giant hogweed after the plant was first "captured" in Russia and brought to England by a Victorian explorer. == ===Giant hogweed, also known as giant hogweed, is a plant in the family Apiaceae. It typically grows to heights of 6 ft 7 in–18 ft 1 in. It is phototoxic and considered to be a nouxios weed in many jurisdictions. Giant hogweed is native to the Caucasus region and Central Asia. It was introduced to Britain as an ornamental plant in the 19th century, and it has also spread to many other parts of europe, the united states and Canada.=== = = =What is its environmental impact? =

===The sap of giant hogweed causes phytophotodermatitis in humans, resulting in blisters, long-lasting scars, and if it comes in contact with eyes, it will likely cause blindness. These serious reactions are due to the furocoumarin derivatives in the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds of the plant. , especially along riverbanks. By forming dense stands, they displace native plants and reduce wildlife habitats.=== ===You'd assume that if there was Giant hogweed infestation you could just mow it down or wee-whack it away. But it's just not that easy. The only real way you cnan get rid of Giant hogweed is by either getting a professional with a bobcat. Or by using a mass amount of pesticides. The key to getting rid of it is by taking out the roots and stopping the spread of the seeds.===

=How are people trying to solve the problem? What is the solution? =

People are still trying to solve this problem.


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