Summer is right around the corner, which means we are starting to see some familiar plants! You may notice some new large plants on the edge of your property, along waterways, or on the tree line of ...

In nature, it's often better to look and not touch. And when it comes to one particular flower that can inspire awe with its great height, there is no better warning. The giant hogweed is a massive, ...

It looks like an innocent flower, but it’s so dangerous it can alter human DNA. The Giant Hogweed is one of the most dangerous invasive plants in the US — and it’s all over New York state. The hogweed ...

Many harmful weeds, such as poison ivy and poison oak, contain urushiol, causing rashes and blisters. Weeds like giant hogweed and wild parsnip produce sap that can lead to severe skin burns upon ...

Most people who’ve spent time in the outdoors likely use this phrase to help them steer clear of poison ivy and poison oak. But what about the problematic plants that don’t have a catchy rhyme to warn ...

But there’s another summer scourge that people around here are just starting to be aware of — giant hogweed. Growing up to 15 feet tall, hogweed is a noxious, invasive weed, and exposure to its sap ...

Many plants and weeds can cause rashes. People with sensitive skin may experience skin irritation when touching plant matter without protective equipment, like gloves. Some plants are more likely to ...

PIERPONT, Ohio — Farmer Settilio Codispoti hoped to fatten up his three little goats. He figured the towering, white-flowered weeds that encircled his barn would make great feed. “The goats got funny, ...