Date: June 17th, 2018 3:37 PM
Author: offensive dashing hall
Invasive plant that causes 3rd-degree burns, permanent blindness discovered in Virginia
Travis Fedschun By Travis Fedschun | Fox News
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Giant Hogweed, an invasive plant that can cause third-degree burns and permanent blindness, has been found in northern Virginia.
Giant Hogweed, an invasive plant that can cause third-degree burns and permanent blindness, has been found in northern Virginia. (New York Department of Environmental Conservation)
Officials in Virginia are warning residents to be on the lookout after an invasive plant was found Tuesday in the northern part of the state that can cause third-degree burns and even permanent blindness.
The Massey Herbarium at Virginia Tech said in a Facebook post that 30 giant hogweed plants were discovered in Clarke County, located between Winchester and Leesburg.
The plant contains a very toxic sap, that when combined with sun exposure, can cause severe health hazards.
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