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Giant hogweed

Heracleum mantegazzianum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Iran), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Apiales (อันดับผักชี)

Species

Heracleum mantegazzianum (Giant hogweed)

Names in Other Languages

French Berce du caucase

German Riesenbärenklau

Russian Borshchevik Mantegazzi

Similar Species in Heracleum

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 Giant hogweed?

The scientific name of Giant hogweed is Heracleum mantegazzianum. It belongs to the genus Heracleum.

Where does Giant hogweed live?

Giant hogweed is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Iran), Europe (26 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, New Zealand).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland.

What family does Giant hogweed belong to?

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) belongs to the genus Heracleum, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.

What kingdom does Giant hogweed belong to?

Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Giant hogweed?

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