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  1. cow parsnip, hogweed, Heracleum sphondyliumnoun

    tall coarse plant having thick stems and cluster of white to purple flowers

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  1. cow parsnip

    Heracleum maximum, commonly known as cow parsnip, is the only member of the genus Heracleum native to North America. It is also known as American cow-parsnip, Satan celery, Indian celery, Indian rhubarb or pushki.

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  1. cow parsnip

    Cow parsnip is a plant, scientifically known as Heracleum maximum, native to North America. It is characterized by its large, broad leaves and clusters of white flowers. The plant can grow up to 8 feet tall and is often found in moist habitats such as meadows, forest clearings, and along streams. While some parts of it are edible, it can cause skin irritation in some people. Its name derives from the belief that cows consume it, although it is not a primary source of food for them.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Cow parsnip

    a coarse umbelliferous weed of the genus Heracleum (H. sphondylium in England, and H. lanatum in America)

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  1. Cow Parsnip

    Heracleum is a genus of about 60 species of biennial and perennial herbs in the carrot family Apiaceae. They are found throughout the temperate northern hemisphere and in high mountains as far south as Ethiopia. Common names for the genus or its species include hogweed and cow parsnip. Major species include: ⁕Heracleum mantegazzianum, Giant Hogweed, is a native of the Caucasus Mountains, grows to 4-5m tall, and can cause severe phytophotodermatitis if the sap gets on human skin. The main mechanism for this dermatitis is extreme photosensitivity, causing severe sunburn on exposure to relatively small amounts of sunlight, with rash and blistering appearing within a few minutes: accordingly immediately covering sap-affected skin can prevent the dermatitis in many cases. It has become a serious invasive weed in many areas of Europe and North America, after being introduced as a garden plant. ⁕Heracleum persicum, Persian Hogweed, is similar in size and properties to the Giant Hogweed, and was originally from Iran, Iraq and Turkey; it is known in northern Norway as the Tromsø palm. ⁕Heracleum sphondylium, Common Hogweed, is common in Europe. ⁕Heracleum lanatum, Cow Parsnip, is common in North America

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of cow parsnip in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of cow parsnip in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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