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Sap is a skin irritant
Gnomon - time to move on Started conversation Jul 22, 2002
Be careful not to touch the sap of the Dandelion's stalk. It is a skin irritant. In some people, it can make the skin extremely sensitive to sunlight, causing burns. Once burnt, the skin may remain sensitive for ever.
Sap is a skin irritant
Mina Posted Jul 22, 2002
I didn't know that! I'll take care to use gloves in future. Thank you.
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