Author: John Winkler, MD

Educational Pearls:

• Tall flowering plant with phototoxic sap

• Direct skin contact with the sap can cause the skin to become photosensitive

• Severe blisters and even burns can result

References

Diebel, Matthew (18 June 2018). “Giant Hogweed, a Plant That Can Cause Burns and Blindness, Found in Virginia”. USA Today.