plant identification

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  1. shasta

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    oops my pic did not appear will try again/

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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Giant hogweed. A pest species in North America. Native cow parsnip is similar but produces fewer leaflets per leaf, foliage more evenly dispersed over the flowering stalk.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Ditto to Giant Hogweed. Additional warning: toxic sap that can cause severe skin burns. Handle only with gloves.
     
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    thank you very much. my neighbour is disposing of the one plant in her yard.
     
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