UK facing record invasion of 'most dangerous' plant that causes serious burns

The UK is facing a record invasion of Giant Hogweed as mild and wet weather sees it boom earlier than ever, experts say. Warnings have been issued over the invasive and dangerous toxic species - dubbed UK's 'most dangerous' plant. Its sap can cause highly painful burns, which blister within 48 hours, often hospitalising people and leaving them with permanent scars. Landowners and gardeners who fail to clear it from their land have in the past been handed anti-social behaviour …