A mother has issued a grave warning to other parents after her daughter suffered agonizing blisters from touching a toxic plant she found on a beach.

Ruby Duffy reportedly picked up hogweed while playing at the Grassy Beach in Dundee, Scotland. She was taken to Ninewells Hospital where doctors popped the large blisters using needles.

Doctors said that the 3-year-old’s right hand may be sensitive to ultraviolet light for the rest of her life.

Ruby’s mother Caitlin Duffy said she “never thought in 100 years” such severe injuries could be caused by a plant in their country.

“I’d heard of hogweed but couldn’t have told you what it looks like,” she said.

“The effects have been a real shock. Children are so curious so I’m worried this could happen to others.

“Her hand is always going to be affected by sunlight, we’ve been told.”

Caitlin continued: “It will likely be sore and itchy for another four months too. She’s really struggling with daily activities just now.

“Despite it being quite serious, I actually think she’s been quite lucky.

“Imagine if the weed touched her face.”

Caitlin said the incident occurred while her daughter was with her mother at the Stannergate’s Grassy Beach.

“My mum said she was picking them from a big overgrown area by the side of the path. That is likely why she has such bad injuries.”

“It took two days for the blisters to come out but when they did they were made so much worse by the hot,” Caitlin continued.

“It got so bad that day we were told she needed to be seen immediately on Wednesday evening at Ninewells. She’s been incredibly brave through it all but it’s been a really distressing experience.

“Watching her in so much pain has been really hard. The staff were amazing though.

“They were all so kind and patient with her as they tried to figure out what was going on.”

The weed has been described as the most dangerous plant in Britain because of its sap. It can reach heights of 5m, according to the Woodland Trust.

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