Environment ❯ Invasive Species

Plant Species

Japanese Knotweed Riesenbärenklau Giant Hogweed Hogweed Riesenbärklau

Giant Hogweed Spreads Across Northern Germany

Its phototoxic sap can cause painful burns, which has led municipalities to remove plants from public sites, scaling up long‑term control programmes.

Spring Warning Puts UK Homeowners on Notice Over Japanese Knotweed

Swansea Forager’s Hogweed Exposure Triggers Persistent Burns Requiring Years of Sun Protection