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NEW YORK POST ECTIONS METRO This little-known plant third- tcan cause degree burns and even alter human DNA andit'sall over New York By Katherine Donlevy 292 Comments Published Aug. 4, 2024, 8:46 a.m. ET Hans Splinter/Flickr Four facts you didn't know about giant hogweed AccuWeath READY It looks like an innocent flower, but it's so dangerous it can alter human DNA. The Giant Hogweed is one of the most dangerous invasive plants in the US — and it's all over New York state. The hogweed is packed with sap that causes phytophotodermatitis — meaning it stops the skin's ability to protect itself from the sun's harmful rays. In extreme cases, exposure can result in third-degree burns and even blindness. And the effects can last months, or even years.
