Dog walker’s face swells after she accidentally brushed against a toxic plant

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} A dog walker’s face swelled to twice the size and she was covered in enormous boils after she accidently brushed against a toxic plant. “There were big orange balls of pus on my hands and my skin was red - I looked like I’d dipped my hand in acid.” She went to Warwick Hospital and was transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, for treatment. She said: “It shouldn’t be allowed to grow in public spaces - and if it does, people should see it and know to stay away.” She has since lodged a complaint with Stratford District Council.