Local ‘Don’t touch it’: Invasive plant with sap that can cause blindness found in Virginia June 19, 2018 More than 7 years ago Summary ...

Two girls were burned after they encountered a Myrtle spurge while picking flowers in their grandparents' yard. The plant's sap is highly toxic, causing burns when it comes to contact with the ...

If the plant's sap is rubbed into the eyes, it can cause temporary or permanent blindness. Highly invasive, the weeds produce up to 50,000 seeds a year and can spread rapidly.

Calgary 'Nasty' plant whose sap causes 3rd-degree burns could jump into Alberta, group warns Nature Conservancy of Canada is encouraging Albertans to report sightings of giant hogweed ...