Giant Hogweed Identification

Ever seen a weed that’s giant and hogging riverbanks, roadsides and wastelands? It’s most likely Giant Hogweed, a non-native invasive species harming park-goers and nature-lovers everywhere. As the name may suggest, the plant is a giant among weeds, overshadowing the other poor sun-dependent plants. Yet despite this striking feature, this plant is somehow inconspicuous. How, you may ask? Find out the other key identifying traits as well as other similar looking plants to spot this beast hiding amongst the plant crowd and why it’s been dubbed as 'one of the most dangerous plants’ in the UK.