Strand Memorial Herbarium

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Family: Apiaceae   Carrot Family

Genus: Heracleum   Cow Parsnip
About 60 perennial species widely distributed throughout the north temperate zone and on tropical mountains. Usually have thick rootstocks and large umbels of white flowers.

Scientific Name: Heracleum maximum Bartr.
Common Name(s): Cow Parsnip, American Cow Parsnip, Hogweed
Growth Type: perennial
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