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Giant Hogsweed

edenelstobedenelstob Posts: 1
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Hi all,

I am a secondary school teacher in the North East. I recently noticed a large leafed weed grow in a disused area (out of bounds). Within a week it has grown over 7' tall. It has a dark purple stem and florets of hundreds of white flowers.

I took photos to share to help to get a positive identification but cant seem to upload on this forum.

Tthanks

Mr E

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  • hogweedhogweed Posts: 4,053

    Resize your photos to something around 1200 pixels. Then use the camera icon.

    'Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement' - Helen Keller
  • CloggieCloggie Posts: 1,457

    Are the stems purple blotched and smooth as opposed to ridged, hairy and green as in the Common Hogweed?

  • treehugger80treehugger80 Posts: 1,923

    do the leaves have spikey edge or are they slightly rounded, a photo would be really useful

  • treehugger80treehugger80 Posts: 1,923

    image

    this is native hogweed, note the hairy leaves and rounded edges

    Last edited: 15 June 2017 08:56:53

  • CloggieCloggie Posts: 1,457

    I can provide photos of both giant and common.  Let me know if you need them.

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