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Persian hogweed

Heracleum persicum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (9 countries).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇭🇺 Hungary

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Apiales (伞形目)
Family
Apiaceae
Genus
Heracleum
Species
Heracleum persicum (Persian hogweed)

Names in Other Languages

French berce de Perse

Similar Species in Heracleum

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American Cow Parsnip
Heracleum maximum
Least Concern
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Giant hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum
Not Evaluated
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Freyn's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum freynianum
Least Concern
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Sosnowsky's hogweed
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
View all species in Heracleum →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Persian hogweed?
The scientific name of Persian hogweed is Heracleum persicum. It belongs to the genus Heracleum.
Where does Persian hogweed live?
Persian hogweed is found in Found across Europe (9 countries).. Countries include Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United Kingdom.
What family does Persian hogweed belong to?
Persian hogweed (Heracleum persicum) belongs to the genus Heracleum, which is part of the taxonomic family Apiaceae.
What kingdom does Persian hogweed belong to?
Persian hogweed (Heracleum persicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Persian hogweed?
The closest relatives of Persian hogweed in the genus Heracleum include American Cow Parsnip, Giant hogweed, Freyn's Cow-Parsnip, Sosnowsky's hogweed, Ossethian Cow-Parsnip.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Heracleum — 13 Species

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American Cow Parsnip
Heracleum maximum
LC 🐾
Giant hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum
NE 🐾
Freyn's Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum freynianum
LC 🐾
Sosnowsky's hogweed
Heracleum sosnowskyi
NE 🐾
Ossethian Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum ossethicum
NT 🐾
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 🐾
Cow Parsnip
Heracleum sphondylium
LC
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Persian hogweed
Heracleum persicum
NE
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