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- Recognize bear claw - important features of the herbaceous perennial
- Giant bear claw and meadow bear claw differ - so it succeeds
- Fight poisonous bear claw with protective clothing
- Tips
Giant Bear Claw is poisonous even on mere skin contact
Recognize bear claw - important features of the herbaceous perennial
His title "Poison Plant of the Year 2019" has truly earned Giant Bear Claw. The majestic bear-claw species is poisonous and causes serious health problems after mere skin contact. Reason enough to familiarize yourself with the distinguishing features of the ugly plant in comparison with harmless meadow-Bärenklau.
Giant bear claw and meadow bear claw differ - so it succeeds
The earlier you identify dangerous giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), the easier it is to control it. In contrast, when Meadow Bear Claw (Heracleum sphondylium) appears in your garden, there is no cause for alarm. As these two species are common in Central Europe, the following table illustrates the main distinguishing criteria:
Giant Bear Claw is flowed through by a poisonous sap that is not contained in Meadow Bear Claw. When the toxins come into contact with the skin, the natural UV protection is overridden. Just a few rays of sunlight or the light of a lamp lead to burns and burns. The symptoms range from itching to severe blistering.
Fight poisonous bear claw with protective clothing
If your garden is haunted by Giant Bear Claw, you should remove the uninvited guest as soon as possible. With up to 30,000 seeds, the plant spreads invasive. How to properly fight the Hercules shrub:
Concentrate on the vegetation cone, because it repeatedly drives out the poisonous plant. Using the spade, prick the roots about 10 cm below the surface and lift them out of the ground. Remaining root remains rot in the ground.
Tips
During a walk, could you identify a venomous giant bear claw based on the explained features? Then please report the location to the responsible regulatory or environmental office. Although the notification is not required by law, it could prevent harm to health in insecure children and prevent their further spread.