Plants to avoid this summer in Québec

A deer hunter is the first to walk in the forest to prepare its fall hunt. Deer hunting is generally prepared early in the summer. There are plants that hunters should beware.


Giant hogweed


When this plant is handled, there is a risk to contact with the sap that contains a toxin that can cause severe burns. The skin becomes red and fluid-filled blisters appear. Although it is not present in large number in Québec, you still have to know it exists.

After wound healing, brown spots appear at the location of the burn. Areas of affected skin may remain sensitive to the sun for several weeks. 


Poison Ivy


The sap of poison ivy contains an allergen that causes inflammation of the skin. This oily allergen is released when the plant is damaged. Symptoms appear after 24 hours of contact with the plant. 

The first signs of infection are redness on the skin accompanied by intense itching. The swelling and blistering of the skin appear some 24 hour after.


There are several toxic plants in Québec. But they are toxics only if you ingest the fruits of these plants. 


I invite you to pay attention to these plants during your deer hunting activities.à


Nanook


In french: http://nanookqc.blogspot.ca/2012/05/les-plantes-eviter-cet-ete-au-quebec.html