Plant that burns children about to grow thanks to recent weather conditions

A herb dubbed the most dangerous plant in Britain because of the terrible burns it inflicts on anyone who touches it, especially children, should thrive in the coming weeks thanks to the recent weather conditions.

Gog Hogweeed is spreading rapidly in the UK and the recent weather conditions have been ideal for the plant to thrive as the summer approaches.

The plant grows in the wild as well as in gardens and is becoming commonplace in the UK, but when it comes in contact with the skin, it causes a painful rash.

Recent heat and abundant rains after a mild winter have created ideal conditions for the development of this dangerous plant, reports GloucestershireLive.

Dawn is quite attractive and is part of the carrot family, but contains toxic chemicals.

What is giant pudding?

The giant paste herb, or Heracleum mantegazzianum, is a weed that has dangerous effects on human health.

Growing up to five feet tall, its sap contains toxic chemicals that react with light in contact with human skin, causing blisters within 48 hours.

In fact, it prevents the skin from protecting itself from the sun, which can lead to burns and severe scars.

What does the giant boudine look like?

It's actually pretty and looks a little like cow parsley. Its green stem is spotted with dark red and varies from 3 to 8 cm in diameter. Each dark red spot on the stem surrounds a hair and large coarse white hairs appear at the base of the leaf stem.

It produces white flowers grouped in an umbrella-shaped head up to 80 cm in diameter on its flat top.

Colette Jones, president of the Friends of Close Park group, who spotted the giant Ombrotte, told the Bolton News: "Children are attracted to them because they grow up, they break them and use them as sticks. , without realizing how dangerous they are. "

What are the symptoms of exposure to the giant dawn?

Exposure can lead to blisters, persistent scars and, if it comes into contact with the eyes, blindness.

Blisters will form within 48 hours – scars can last for years.

It can also cause prolonged sensitivity to the sun in people who touch it.

Black or purplish scars may remain on your skin for years.

What should I do if I come into contact with giant bullseye?

Health professionals recommend covering the affected area and washing it with soap and water.

The vesicles heal very slowly and can evolve into phytophotodermatitis, a kind of rash that develops in the sun.

In case of discomfort or serious reaction, it is advisable to consult a doctor.

Where does the giant bullseye come from?

Among the foreign plants introduced to Britain in the 19th century as an ornamental plant, the giant dawn was now widespread in all the British Isles.

It's invasive, which means it chokes off other plants and can reduce wildlife in an area.

The plant is native to the Caucasus region and Central Asia.

The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 prohibited the planting or growing of giant hawthorn in the wild.

Where do we grow up?

It is found throughout much of the United Kingdom, along walking trails and river banks, although it also grows in places such as parks, cemeteries and uncultivated land.

How does the giant shepherd's hog harm humans?

The giant dawn sap contains chemicals that are toxic to humans and responsible for photosensitivity. The sap is phototoxic and can cause phytophotodermatitis.

When they touch the skin, they effectively suppress any protection against sunlight, causing severe skin inflammation.

The children have already been hospitalized and have suffered third-degree burns to the skin.

The severe reaction to the plant is caused by the presence of linear furanocomarin derivatives in the leaves, seeds, flowers, stems and roots of the plant.

The chemicals enter the nucleus of the cells forming bonds with the DNA and cause cell death.

How can I get rid of the giant's hogweed?

The RHS recommends taking precautions when removing the plant: cover your arms and legs and ideally wear a mask when working on it.

Cut plant debris, contaminated clothing and tools are also potentially dangerous.

Wash any skin that comes in contact with the plant immediately.

The Wildlife and Countryside Act of 1981 prohibited the planting or growing of giant hawthorn in the wild. Giant clearings in the pile are made to remove the plant.