A tweet sent out by Metrolinx says that they recently found and removed some Giant Hogweed along the tracks near the Evergreen Brick Works. Giant Hogweed is a dangerous, invasive species that can cause severe burns and blisters. TRCA
Source: https://trca.on.ca/dotAsset/84890.pdf
🛑 Giant Hogweed is a dangerous, invasive species that can cause severe burns and blisters. We recently found & removed some along the tracks near the Evergreen Brickworks.
A reminder to always stay on trails and away from rail corridors. Learn more: https://t.co/LwEjd0ZIqB pic.twitter.com/WRuKQq9pNb
— Metrolinx (@Metrolinx) June 24, 2022
Metrolinx has issued a warning to Toronto residents after it found Giant hogweed, also known as Giant cow parsnip, by train tracks near the Evergreen Brick Works.
Skin that comes into contact with giant hogweed’s sap can get inflamed and severely burned. https://t.co/MVZ5gtd31S
— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) June 27, 2022
