Species
Heracleum sphondylium
Etymology
Heracleum: Named after the classical Greek hero Herakles (Hercules) who is said to have discovered the plant's healing properties.
Common Name(s)
cow parsnip
Family
Apiaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Flower Colours
White
Year Naturalised
1939
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, W. and N. Asia, N.W. Africa
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010