Other common names
cadweed, clogweed, cow parsnip, eltrot, giant parsnip, madnep, meadow parsnip, panasen y cawr
Annual Biennial Herbaceous Perennial
A robust native biennial or short-lived perennial, frequently seen on roadside verges. Generally around 1m high it can reach 2m but is still much smaller than its infamous cousin giant hogweed. Stems are ridged and hollow, leaves hairy with broad, pinnate lobes. Off-white flowers in large umbels appear from midsummer to early autumn and attract a range of pollinators
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres