WKBW

'It will cause burns': Toxic Giant Hogweed reported in Como Lake Park in Lancaster

Hello! I cover the Eastern Suburbs for 7 News WKBW. If you have a story idea, please email me at Michael.Schwartz@wkbw.com LANCASTER, N.Y. (WKBW) — The Village of Lancaster put out a warning to the ...
Yahoo

Officials issue warning about aggressive plant that can cause severe burns: 'Identification is important'

An invasive plant species is creeping into New York's parks and creek beds, and it's doing more than crowding out native plants. Giant hogweed, known for its towering height and umbrella-like flowers, ...
ABC30 Action News

Do not touch this plant: Officials warn of giant hogweed's burn, blindness threat

STAUNTON, Va. -- Environmental officials in Virginia and other states are warning the public to be vigilant about an invasive plant that can cause burning and blindness to those who come into direct ...
WGRZ

Giant hogweed sightings prompt warnings from Western New York officials

LANCASTER, N.Y. — Giant hogweed — a dangerous, invasive plant — keeps popping up across Western New York. First, the dangerous, invasive plant was spotted last month along the Buffalo River shoreline, ...
WGRZ

Garden expert warns of Hogweed's danger to children

LANCASTER, N.Y. — The Village of Lancaster is warning the community about an invasive plant that's spreading across Western New York. According to Erie County Parks, the plant Giant Hogweed has been ...
NBC Los Angeles

Giant Plant That Can Cause Blindness, Burns Found in Virginia

A large leafy plant that can cause third-degree burns and blindness has been found in Virginia for the first time, researchers say. A patch of 30 giant hogweed plants were identified by Virginia Tech ...