Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
asperum
ID:
720675

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Bieb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3: 224 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720008



Common Names

  • Asperum Hogweed
  • Asperum Cow Parsnip
  • Asperum Giant Hogweed


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Description

Heracleum asperum (also called Prickly Cow Parsnip, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and it grows in moist meadows, riverbanks, and damp woods. It is a biennial plant that grows up to 2.5 m tall, with large, compound leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heracleum asperum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Heracleum asperum are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heracleum asperum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. Cuttings can also be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Heracleum asperum

Heracleum asperum can be found in Central and Eastern Europe.

Heracleum asperum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heracleum asperum?

Heracleum asperum

What is the common name of Heracleum asperum?

Rough Cow Parsnip

What is the natural habitat of Heracleum asperum?

It is found in moist meadows, riverbanks, and other wet areas

Species in the Heracleum genus

Heracleum aconitifolium, Heracleum aestivum, Heracleum amanum, Heracleum amplifolium, Heracleum amplissimum, Heracleum angustatum, Heracleum anisactis, Heracleum antasiaticum, Heracleum apiifolium, Heracleum arcticum, Heracleum asperum, Heracleum atlanticum, Heracleum austriacum, Heracleum bailletianum, Heracleum benearnense, Heracleum bhutanicum, Heracleum bifarium, Heracleum bipinnatum, Heracleum biternatum, Heracleum branca, Heracleum branca-ursina, Heracleum brignoliifolia, Heracleum canariense, Heracleum candolleanum, Heracleum carmeli, Heracleum carneiflorum, Heracleum caspicum, Heracleum caucasicum, Heracleum ceretanum, Heracleum chorodanum, Heracleum cinereum, Heracleum circassicum, Heracleum coreanum, Heracleum crantzii, Heracleum crenatifolium, Heracleum cuneiforme, Heracleum dalgadianum, Heracleum decipiens, Heracleum delphinense, Heracleum dissectum, Heracleum dubium, Heracleum egrissicum, Heracleum elgonense, Heracleum fastuosum, Heracleum flavescens, Heracleum freynianum, Heracleum glaberrimum, Heracleum gorganicum, Heracleum grandiflorum, Heracleum grossheimii,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,