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Cow Parsnip

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).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 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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American Cow Parsnip
Heracleum maximum
Least Concern
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Downy Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum trachyloma
Least Concern
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Egrissian Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum egrissicum
Endangered
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Freyn's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum freynianum
Least Concern
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Giant hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum
Not Evaluated
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Leskov's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum leskovii
Least Concern
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Ossethian Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum ossethicum
Near Threatened
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Persian hogweed
Heracleum persicum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cow Parsnip?
The scientific name of Cow Parsnip is Heracleum sphondylium. It belongs to the genus Heracleum.
What is the conservation status of Cow Parsnip?
Cow Parsnip (Heracleum sphondylium) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cow Parsnip live?
Cow Parsnip 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 Cow Parsnip belong to?
Cow Parsnip (Heracleum sphondylium) belongs to the genus Heracleum, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.
Is Cow Parsnip endangered?
No, Cow Parsnip (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 Cow Parsnip belong to?
Cow Parsnip (Heracleum sphondylium) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Cow Parsnip?
The closest relatives of Cow Parsnip in the genus Heracleum include American Cow Parsnip, Downy Cow-Parsnip, Egrissian Cow-Parsnip, Freyn's Cow-Parsnip, Giant hogweed.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Heracleum — 13 Species

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