Giant Hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum grows as a biennial or perennial and can reach heights of over three meters. The imposing plant is called Giant Hogweed, Cartwheel-Flower, Giant Cow Parsley, Giant Cow Parsnip or simply Hogweed. In combination with sunlight, contact with the leaves can cause allergic reactions.
In some regions in Canada and the USA, Giant Hogweed is considered as an invasive species.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Up to 3.5 meters, herbaceous plant
Life cycle: Biennial or perennial
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: Asia (Caucasus) and as an invasive species also in Europe, New Zealand and North America (distribution map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Botany
Name: Heracleum mantegazzianum
Family: Araceae
Categories: Wildflowers |
