The stem of the plant in Leo's photo here:
<http://leowesson.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/150503lww162955.jpg> does
not look like the stem of giant hogweed here:
<http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/lands_forests_images/ghstem2%281%29.jpg>
or cow parsnip here:
<http://www.dec.ny.gov/images/lands_forests_images/ghcowparsnipstem2.jpg>
Chuck Norcutt
On 9/19/2015 11:25 AM, Mike Lazzari wrote:
Giant Hogweed I believe. I have not heard it called wild rhubarb. It is
similar to cow parsnip. Indeed it is a huge plant and attractive to
some. However it may be 'wild' somewhere but not around here. It is a
nasty invasive and difficult to eradicate once it gets started. The sap
is extremely toxic. Protective clothing must be worn nor can it be
safely burned. I found two spots near our house which I reported to the
county weed guy who came out with the proper tools and I haven't seen it
pop back up. It was sold by nurseries so shows up in gardens on
occasion. I'm glad that you saw it in a controlled environment.
<http://ext100.wsu.edu/sanjuan/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2014/04/SJCGianthogweedpdf2006_000.pdf>
M
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