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  • Invasive plant that produces severe burns, scars prompts warning

    Aug 6, 2025 9:45 am by WMAQ-TVIllinois in the News
    worker in full protective gear removes giant hogweed.

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    • worker in full protective gear removes giant hogweed.

    WMAQ-TV (Aug. 4) Giant hogweed secretes a clear, toxic sap, and it has been previously spotted in numerous states, including Illinois. 'It looks like Queen Anne’s lace on steroids,' according to University of Illinois Extension.