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hogweed

Heracleum sphondylium

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Apiales ›Family: Apiaceae ›Genus: Heracleum

About

Heracleum sphondylium, commonly known as hogweed, common hogweed or cow parsnip, is a herbaceous perennial or biennial plant, in the umbelliferous family Apiaceae that includes fennel, cow parsley, ground elder and giant hogweed. It is native to Europe and Asia. The common name eltrot may also be applied, but is not specific to this species. Umbelliferous plants are so named because of the umbrella-like arrangement of flowers they produce. The North American species Heracleum maximum (also...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of hogweed?
The scientific name of hogweed is Heracleum sphondylium.
What is the conservation status of hogweed?
The hogweed has a conservation status of NNA.
What kingdom does hogweed belong to?
hogweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does hogweed belong to?
hogweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does hogweed belong to?
hogweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does hogweed belong to?
hogweed belongs to the order Apiales.
What family does hogweed belong to?
hogweed belongs to the family Apiaceae.
What genus does hogweed belong to?
hogweed belongs to the genus Heracleum.