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Gemeiner Bärenklau

Heracleum sphondylium

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French berce commune - patte dours
German Gemeiner Bärenklau

Similar Species in Heracleum

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Riesenbärenklau
Heracleum mantegazzianum
Not Evaluated
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Sosnowsky Bärenklau
Heracleum sosnowskyi
Not Evaluated
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Ossethian Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum ossethicum
Near Threatened
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Sommier's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum sommieri
Least Concern
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Shelkovnikov's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum schelkovnikovii
Least Concern
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Scabrous Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum scabrum
Data Deficient
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Egrissian Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum egrissicum
Endangered
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Downy Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum trachyloma
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeiner Bärenklau?
The scientific name of Gemeiner Bärenklau is Heracleum sphondylium. It belongs to the genus Heracleum.
What is the conservation status of Gemeiner Bärenklau?
Gemeiner Bärenklau (Heracleum sphondylium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gemeiner Bärenklau live?
Gemeiner Bärenklau is found in Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States.
What family does Gemeiner Bärenklau belong to?
Gemeiner Bärenklau (Heracleum sphondylium) belongs to the genus Heracleum, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.
Is Gemeiner Bärenklau endangered?
No, Gemeiner Bärenklau (Heracleum sphondylium) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gemeiner Bärenklau belong to?
Gemeiner Bärenklau (Heracleum sphondylium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Gemeiner Bärenklau?
The closest relatives of Gemeiner Bärenklau in the genus Heracleum include Riesenbärenklau, Sosnowsky Bärenklau, Sommier's Cow-Parsnip, Shelkovnikov's Cow-Parsnip, Scabrous Cow-Parsnip.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Heracleum — 13 Species

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Gemeiner Bärenklau
Heracleum sphondylium
LC
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Riesenbärenklau
Heracleum mantegazzianum
NE 🐾
Sosnowsky Bärenklau
Heracleum sosnowskyi
NE 🐾
Sommier's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum sommieri
LC 🐾
Shelkovnikov's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum schelkovnikovii
LC 🐾
Scabrous Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum scabrum
DD 🐾
Egrissian Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum egrissicum
EN 🐾
Downy Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum trachyloma
LC 🐾
Leskov's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum leskovii
LC 🐾
American Cow Parsnip
Heracleum maximum
LC 🐾
Persian hogweed
Heracleum persicum
NE 🐾
Freyn's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum freynianum
LC 🐾
Ossethian Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum ossethicum
NT
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