Heracleum sphondylium
Common name
cow parsnip
Family
Apiaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Flower colours
White
Year naturalised
1939
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, W. and N. Asia, N.W. Africa
Etymology
heracleum: Named after the classical Greek hero Herakles (Hercules) who is said to have discovered the plant’s healing properties.