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Heracleum maximum
American cow parsnip
Other common names
American masterwortcow parsnip
Synonyms
Heracleum lanatumBotanical details
- Family
- Apiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Heracleum
- Genus description
Heracleum can be biennial or perennial herbs and include species such as giant hogweed, fennel, cow parsley and ground elder.
- Name status
Correct
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