So sad - his dog died from coming into contact with it
A dog owner wants to raise awareness of the UK's 'most dangerous plant' after his dog died from coming into contact with it. The man was walking his dog in a park when she came into contact with the plant.
Clive told the ECHO: "She went in the undergrowth and let out a little yelp. She shot out as if something had spooked her and let out a little yelp. We carried on the walk and then I went back to my place, Stuart went back to his place, then he phoned me up and said "I've just seen a blister on Ella and she's trying to scratch it.
Giant hogweed is an enormous cow parsley-like plant that can cause burns to dogs and humans. The sap is one of the most notable parts of the plant, with its thick green stem having patches of purple and white hairs on it. If the sap gets onto your skin and it's then exposed to the sun, it can cause huge blisters which can then recur over months and even years.
A spokesperson for the Land Trust said: "The Land Trust has been made aware of an unfortunate incident involving a dog and has reached out to the individual for more information. We are not aware of any Giant Hogweed, which can be dangerous, at Port Sunlight River Park.
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