Heracleum sibiricum
Siberian Cow Parsnip, Siberian Hogweed
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Europe, Heracleum sibiricum (commonly known as Siberian cow-parsnip or Siberian hogweed) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Apiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Northern Europe, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Altay, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Romania, South European Russia, Sweden, Transcaucasus, Ukraine, West Siberia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Buryatiya, Great Britain, Irkutsk, Khabarovsk, New Jersey, Primorye, Yukon