Beware: Giant Hogweed
If you are out enjoying nature this summer please pay close attention to your surroundings: This plant is found all across Canada. https://novascotia.ca/natr/wildlife/biodiversity/pdf/hogweedfacts.pdf hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)General Information: Giant hogweed is a perennial member of the carrot family originally from Asia. It was introduced in Nova Scotia as an ornamental garden plant. This plant has the potential to readily spread from gardens along roadsides, ditches and streams invading native [...]