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Heracleum_mantegazzianum
Heracleum mantegazzianum
Translingual
Proper noun
Heracleum mantegazzianum n
- A taxonomic species within the family Apiaceae – the giant hogweed, native to the Caucusus, invasive in many places, causing severe phytotoxic reactions in humans.
Synonyms
- (giant hogweed): cartwheel-flower, giant cow parsnip, hogsbane, giant cow parsley; wild parsnip, wild rhubarb (in New Zealand)
Hypernyms
- (species): Apiaceae - family; Apioideae - subfamily; Tordylieae - tribe; Heracleum - genus