Giant Hogweed in Ontario
Recent reports in the media around giant hogweed have raised awareness and conern around the potential health effects of exposure to this plant. While the Ministry of Natural Resources is leading initiatives to advise about dealing with this plant species, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care is providing the following information on the potential health effects of giant hogweed from the Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion.
Fact Sheet Photos of Giant Hogweed
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