Comments on Greenish Thumb: Annual Chopping of the Hogweed

I have never heard of hogweed. The flowers are qui...

2010-06-14T10:05:12.253-04:00

I have never heard of hogweed. The flowers are quite attractive. Too bad they are invasive. Hope the workers didn't get affected by the sap and everything went well.

I learn so much from you. Never heard of Hogweed ...

2010-06-13T20:45:10.316-04:00

I learn so much from you. Never heard of Hogweed and yes, it does look like giant Queen Anne's Lace. I'll have to check into it more.

Giant Cow Parsley is what it's called here. Na...

2010-06-13T18:30:10.100-04:00

Giant Cow Parsley is what it's called here. Nasty stuff but the big guns are on the loose to eradicate it. I think it's one plant we can all agree needs to go. There are many other genera that are not so clear cut. [pun intended.]

Thank you for the heads up. Everyone should be aware. Just because a plant looks like a winner doesn't mean it is.

Nice big weeds! The flowers are pretty and very ob...

2010-06-13T03:44:16.889-04:00

Nice big weeds! The flowers are pretty and very obvious from a distance (good shots Wendy!). But it's a pity that the volunteers can't bring any home due to the sap.

I have not come across a weed so big and pretty here. Sometimes, I can see lantana grown in the wild. Yes, lantana! But for landscapers, they use the hybrid ones - prettier and shorter than the regular ones.

Rosey, I think it is in the same family as hemlock...

2010-06-12T22:18:55.488-04:00

Rosey, I think it is in the same family as hemlock. Both sound like they could do a number on you!

Meredith, I was nervous that I wouldn't find the group but when I spotted those plants, I knew I found the right place! THe flower heads are about 2 1/2 feet wide.

Is this hogweed in the same family as hemlock? We...

2010-06-12T20:06:28.266-04:00

Is this hogweed in the same family as hemlock? We get some nasty stuff in our creeks! And I am suspicious that it caused a bad reaction in my daughter when we first moved here and did not know the plants around here yet.
I can show you a picture when it blooms. Maybe you can help with the id?

That hogweed looks like enormous Queen Anne's ...

2010-06-12T13:20:35.785-04:00

That hogweed looks like enormous Queen Anne's Lace to me, Wendy. From the perspective of the first photo that popped up on my browser, I imagined you laying on your belly to get a Lilliputian's-eye view of the wild carrot that's rampant around here. But "8-14 feet" put me straight. ;)

I almost can't believe they let it linger on, knowing it's so invasive and there's a helpful creek disbursement system right next door. But politics makes even simple decisions complicated, I suppose. Glad these volunteers are keeping it under control!