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American Cow Parsnip

Heracleum maximum

Least Concern

About

The American Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum) is a species in the genus Heracleum. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Apiales (อันดับผักชี)

Species

Heracleum maximum (American Cow Parsnip)

Names in Other Languages

French berce laineuse

Similar Species in Heracleum

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Giant hogweed

Heracleum mantegazzianum

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

Egrissian Cow-Parsnip

Heracleum egrissicum

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American Cow Parsnip?

The scientific name of American Cow Parsnip is Heracleum maximum. It belongs to the genus Heracleum.

What is the conservation status of American Cow Parsnip?

American Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American Cow Parsnip live?

American Cow Parsnip is found in Distributed across Canada, France, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Canada, France, Norway, United States.

What family does American Cow Parsnip belong to?

American Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum) belongs to the genus Heracleum, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.

Is American Cow Parsnip endangered?

No, American Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American Cow Parsnip belong to?

American Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of American Cow Parsnip?

The closest relatives of American Cow Parsnip in the genus Heracleum include Giant hogweed, Freyn's Cow-Parsnip, Sosnowsky's hogweed, Ossethian Cow-Parsnip, Sommier's Cow-Parsnip.