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Steer Clear of Giant Hog Weed- It Can Cause Blisters, Even Blindness

THURSDAY, July 7 (HealthDay News) — . Experts are urging residents of several states to beware of the “giant hogweed,” a tall plant native to Central Asia with umbrella-size flowers containing toxic sap that can cause burns, blisters and, in some cases, even blindness. “Avoid it at all cost,” Jodi Holt, a professor of plant [...]

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