A mum fears her 12-year-old son could be scarred for life after he suffered burns from a giant hogweed plant. Kimberley Walker said she was initially told her son had received a nettle sting, but the burn got worse and worse.
Now, he is under the treatment of a plastic surgeon and Kimberley is speaking out about the dangers of the plant. Giant hogweed poses a serious risk to people who are unaware of its potential for harm.
The Royal Horticultural Society warns: "Although an impressive sight when fully grown, giant hogweed is invasive and potentially harmful. Chemicals in the sap can cause photodermatitis or photosensitivity, where the skin becomes very sensitive to sunlight and may suffer blistering, pigmentation and long-lasting scars."
