Hogweed

usgb/ˈhɔːɡwiːd/
noun

A large wild plant with white flowers.

Be careful not to touch the hogweed, it can cause skin irritation.
Visual representation of "hogweed" - A large wild plant with white flowers

Often appears as...

  • giant hogweed
  • wild hogweed
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Irritant Plant

Hogweed can cause skin reactions; mention in contexts discussing plant safety.

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If you're going hiking, remember that hogweed along the trails can be harmful.
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Invasive Species

Giant hogweed is considered invasive; use when discussing environmental impact.

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Local farms are combating the spread of invasive hogweed to protect crops.
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Identifying Hogweed

Recognizable by its size and white flowers; useful when identifying plants in nature.

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The field was full of what I recognized as hogweed due to its towering stems and white blooms.
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