Heracleum mantegazzianum, commonly known as giant hogweed

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Heracleum mantegazzianum, commonly known as giant hogweed,cartwheel-flower,giant cow parsnip,hogsbane or giant cow parsley, is a plant in the family Apiaceae. In New Zealand, it is also sometimes called wild parsnip, or wild rhubarb. It typically grows to heights of 2– m (6 ft 7 in–18 ft .The sap of giant hogweed causes phytophotodermatitis in humans, resulting in blisters, long-lasting scars, and if it comes in contact with eyes, blindness. These serious reactions are due to the furocoumarin derivatives in the leaves, roots, stems, flowers, and seeds of the plant.

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