Giant Hogweed

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) makes a splash in the media, but is rarely found in Michigan. Michigan State University Extension stories about giant hogweed:
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[@risk603]

This plant scares me

[@xooberant]

Just what I needed. Clearly shows & describes how it's different from the similar appearing Cow Parsnip.
Thanks!

[@ivangudelj1065]

In Russia this plant is most invasive plant they ever had , now it covers territory of size of Texas

[@MrElGrandeee]

Hi. THanks for this video! So people can touch Cow Parsnip on the surface and we will be safe ? We cannot have the burn as a reaction from that contact ? We can only have it if we brush against the stem, or if we brake the parts, am i right ?

[@wbray8627]

Cow Parsnip can cause a rash but no where as bad as giant hogweed.

[@kinglou480971]

After it is dead, can you burn it?

[@EricVandenAkker]

no, thats like burning poison ivy. Instead, send it to a waste landfill (not compost).

[@hanslund308]

Well since it has about 50000 seeds, its okai to take out anyways, before it settles in.