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Sosnowsky's hogweed

Heracleum sosnowskyi

Not Evaluated

Names in Other Languages

French berce de Sosnowsky
German Sosnowsky Bärenklau

Similar Species in Heracleum

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American Cow Parsnip
Heracleum maximum
Least Concern
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Cow Parsnip
Heracleum sphondylium
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sosnowsky's hogweed?
The scientific name of Sosnowsky's hogweed is Heracleum sosnowskyi. It belongs to the genus Heracleum.
Where does Sosnowsky's hogweed live?
Sosnowsky's hogweed is found in Found across Asia (Turkey) and Europe (15 countries).. Countries include Belarus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Poland, Romania.
What family does Sosnowsky's hogweed belong to?
Sosnowsky's hogweed (Heracleum sosnowskyi) belongs to the genus Heracleum, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.
What kingdom does Sosnowsky's hogweed belong to?
Sosnowsky's hogweed (Heracleum sosnowskyi) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Sosnowsky's hogweed?
The closest relatives of Sosnowsky's hogweed in the genus Heracleum include American Cow Parsnip, Cow Parsnip, Downy Cow-Parsnip, Egrissian Cow-Parsnip, Freyn's Cow-Parsnip.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Heracleum — 13 Species

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American Cow Parsnip
Heracleum maximum
LC 🐾
Cow Parsnip
Heracleum sphondylium
LC 🐾
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
LC
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Sosnowsky's hogweed
Heracleum sosnowskyi
NE
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