Dangerous Invasive Hogweed Plant That Causes Blindness Found In Michigan And New York

The dangerous hogweed plant was found in Calhoun County, Michigan. The giant weed can reportedly cause permanent blindness and blistering and scarring of the skin. The sap on the hogweed plants roots, leaves, stem hairs, seeds, and flower heads can cause the medical conditions.

Pennfield Township workers have now removed the hogweed plant from where it was found near Battle Creek. The weed can grow up to 18 feet tall and has a green stem with bristles, purple or dark red spots, and a white flower. The invasive weed began spreading across New York recently, according to warnings issued by the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation. Click here to read more about the dangerous hogweed plant.