A noxious invasive plant has been spotted in the Don Valley: the sap can cause burns. If you see one of these plants, please contact 311 and let us know immediately as well. The links at the bottom of this message have good photos and links on how to safely remove the plant and treat burns.
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680 news has reported the Giant Hogweed has been spotted in Toronto:
TORONTO, Ont. - The highly poisonous plant, the giant hogweed, has been identified for the first time in Toronto.
The giant umbrella-shaped toxic plant can grow to six metres tall and has white flowers.
It's been spotted in the Don Valley.
The sap from a single broken stem or crushed leaf or even a seed can burn the skin and lead to large blisters.
Even getting a tiny amount in your eyes can cause blindness.
The invasive plant has been found near Ottawa, the Maritimes and British Columbia.
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Kings County website with good collection of photos of the plant and info for identifying it:
Info on Hogweed burns and treatment:
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