Common cowparsnip

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Heracleum maximum

Common cowparsnip, a reference photo
Photo: Dcrjsr · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Heracleum maximum, commonly known as cow parsnip, is the only member of the genus Heracleum native to North America. It is also known as American cow-parsnip, Satan celery, Indian celery, Indian rhubarb, poison turnip or pushki.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Common cowparsnip being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Family
Apiaceae
Species
Heracleum maximum

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