Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy noticeA mum has issued a warning to other parents after her three-year-old daughter suffered blisters by touching a toxic plant on a beach. Ruby Duffy received hospital treatment after picking up giant hogweed from an area at the Grassy Beach in Dundee, Scotland. Doctors at Ninewells Hospital popped the blisters using needles and said it could be months before the wounds fully heal. (Image: NHS Tayside WS)Giant hogweed was first introduced to Britain in the 19th century from Asia and used as an ornamental plant in the gardens of the wealthy. (Image: NHS Tayside WS)“It will likely be sore and itchy for another four months too.

Source: Daily Mirror July 22, 2021 17:03 UTC