The invasive plant can leave blistering and scarring if it comes into contact with the skin.

A nine-year-old has been left with blisters after coming into contact with the plant in Ryhope.

A man has been left with bad scars after touching what is dubbed Britain's most dangerous plant.

Researchers have been running a four-year trial in a giant hogweed-dominated Aberdeenshire wood.

The plant contains a sap which irritates skin and can cause blistering and swelling.

The Covid-19 lockdown is making tackling the problem of the dangerous invasive plant harder.

A guide based on experiences in the Borders will help fight the likes of American skunk cabbage.