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Experts' warning after poisonous hogweed found on Tonbridge...

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Children have been warned to stay vigilant after an invasive plant which can cause third-degree burns and even blindness was discovered in Tonbridge.Giant hogweed has hit the headlines this summer after a spate of incidents in which youngsters have been hospitalised after brushing against its toxic stem.The stem of the towering plant holds a sap that causes the skin to become extremely sensitive to sunlight, resulting in excruciating blistering and weeping sores.After making contact with the...

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