Heracleum mantegazzianum, commonly known as giant hogweed, is a monocarpic perennial herbaceous plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. H. mantegazzianum is also known as cartwheel-flower, giant cow pars
Giant hogweed in Dunnyduff Woods, Keith
Green, red-spotted stem with white hairs
Giant hogweed flower head
Heracleum mantegazzianum seeds
Heracleum is a genus of biennial and perennial herbs in the carrot family Apiaceae. They are found throughout the temperate northern hemisphere and in high mountains as far south as Ethiopia. Common n
Heracleum mantegazzianum
…and give rise to healthy seedlings, so a single isolated seed can lead to the formation of a new colony of plants. The various species of the genus Heracleum are similar in appearance, but vary in size. H. mantegazzianum is among the tallest, typically reaching 4 m (13 ft) high (and sometimes more than 5 m…
Heracleum mantegazzianum Riesen Bärenklau im Landkreis DH 1
Giant hogweed, Heracleum mantegazzianum
Sosnowsky's hogweed, Heracleum sosnowskyi
Cow parsnip, Heracleum maximum