Land Plants - native

Cow Parsnip (Heracleum maximum) on May 7, 2023

Originally reported as Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)

Submitter does not have a specimen
EDRR Status: Local expert notified

Description of specimen

Large patches of young giant hogweed plants grow adjacent to the path and surround the pond. Before long they will shade the area and make the path hazardous to traverse.

Commentary

None

Resources

Information on Cow Parsnip from iNaturalist and OregonFlora.

Location

At the Fern ridge wildlife viewing area, just beyond the parking area on the way to the pond.

Expert Reviewer

Beth Myers-Shenai
Oregon Department of Agriculture

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