"Caution" Giant Hogweed in Area Traditional Cache

You are looking for a Regular Size container, with a log book and a few trinkets.  Container is large enough for larger sized trackables.  

The following information was taken from the Halton Region website

What is giant hogweed?

Giant hogweed is an invasive plant known for its enormous size.

- It can grow from 8 – 14 feet high (2.5 – 4 m).

- The leaves of the plant can grow to 3 feet (1 m) in width and have hairs on the underside.

- The plant has hollow stems with dark reddish-purple splotches and coarse white hair.

- The plant produces flattened oval shaped fruit and in the summer, small white flowers form.

Is giant hogweed a risk to human health?

Yes

Contact with sap can cause a skin reaction where skin becomes sensitive to the ultraviolet light in sunlight.

Reactions will depend on the sensitivity of the individual and can lead to painful:

• 1. Burns
  2. Temporary/permanent blindness if sap comes into contact with eyes.
  3. Blisters - can lead to purple and black scars that may last for long periods

Heat and moisture (sweat) can enhance the skin reaction.

Reactions can occur up to 48 hours after contact.

No Giant Hogweed was seen when this cache was placed.  However it was placed in the winter.

Good Luck and Happy Caching!  

Congratulations to WearetheBrowns on their FTF!