common cow parsnip

plant
Also known as: Heracleum lanatum, Heracleum maximum

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cow parsnip

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    Common cow parsnip (H. lanatum or H. maximum) is a weedy plant native to North America. It grows to more than 2 metres (7 feet) in height and produces white flower clusters that are nearly 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter.

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