A lion’s mane mushroom swimming in signal crayfish bisque almost has me licking the plate, while a creamy sauce made from hogweed that accompanies a cut of velvety venison is a revelation.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/japanese-knotweed-edible-how-to-cook-b2269563.html

A student was left looking like a 'Teletubby' and needing a walking stick at the age of just 28 - after simply brushing against giant hogweed while walking her dogs.

Source: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/student-looks-like-teletubby-after-27191787

Giant hogweed grows three to four metres in height and thrives near streams, creeks and ditches and when in bloom, carries numerous small, white flowers that form an umbrella shape.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/giant-hogweed-bc-man-temporary-blindness-1.6767704?cmp=rss

It is vital to our work that we not only remove giant hogweed in the catchment, but also raise awareness of how dangerous the plant can be and what to look out for to avoid being hurt.”

Source: https://www.darlingtonandstocktontimes.co.uk/news/23420800.people-urged-lookout-toxic-giant-hogweed-near-river-tees/?ref=rss