Heracleum mantegazzianum

Species

Common names

giant hogweed

cow parsnip

cartwheel flower

Full scientific name

Heracleum mantegazzianum Sommier & Levier

Number of records

218

Currently classified as a weed

Yes

This weed is included in:

• National Pest Plant Accord (NPPA)
• Unwanted Organisms
• Auckland RPMP - Exclusion
• Northland RPMP - Exclusion
• Otago RPMP - Organism of Interest

External links:

• Species information (NZPCN)
• Weed control information (Weedbusters)
• Key to the weed species (Manaaki Whenua)

This species is in the genus:

Heracleum

Genus