MOST DANGEROUS PLANT IN BRITAIN

UK heatwave sparks explosion in giant hogweed plant which leaves people with sickening blisters as experts warn ‘don’t touch them’

THE heatwave has sparked an explosion of a giant hogweed across the UK which has left people with agonising blisters.

Experts have warned not to touch Britain's most dangerous plant, which can tower up to 23ft high.

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Horticulturist Dean Simmons was left in agony after brushing against a giant hogweedCredit: news@britishnews.co.uk
Dean suffered burns after brushing against the toxic plant in Taunton, Somerset, in the summer of 2015Credit: news@britishnews.co.uk

Giant hogweed originates from Afghanistan and has been boosted by the 33C heatwave in the UK.
Its toxic sap can burn and blister the skin of anyone who touches it.

This week a cyclist spotted the dangerous plant near Abberton Reservoir in Colchester, Essex.

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Last month Adam Hodgson, 11, was rushed to hospital after he came into contact with it while playing in the park.

The young lad rubbed the poisonous plant on his leg after being stung by nettles, thinking it was a dock leaf in Barrhead, Renfrewshire.

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