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
Species Description:
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