Heracleum mantegazzianum
Cartwheel Flower, Giant Hogweed
Also known as: Heracleum circassicum Manden. +6 more
- Heracleum circassicum Manden.
- Heracleum grossheimii Manden.
- Heracleum mantegazzianum f. rosicalyx Schwer.
- Heracleum mantegazzianum var. immaculatum Wilczek & Thell.
- Heracleum montegazzianum Sommier & Levier
- Heracleum speciosum Weinm.
- Pastinaca mantegazziana (Sommier & Levier) Koso-Pol.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Apiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a biennial or perennial.
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Heracleum mantegazzianum (commonly known as Cartwheel-flower or Giant Hogweed) is a biennial or perennial herbaceous plant within the Apiaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
North Caucasus, Transcaucasus
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)
Alaska, Argentina South, Austria, Baltic States, Belgium, British Columbia, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Hungary, Iceland, Illinois, Ireland, Italy, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Netherlands, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Norway, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, Prince Edward I., Québec, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, Tasmania, Ukraine, Vermont, Virginia, Washington