giant hogweed

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giant hogweed

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an umbelliferous garden escape, Heracleum mantegazzianum, a tall species of cow parsley that grows up to 3½ metres (10 ft.) and whose irritant hairs and sap can cause a severe reaction if handled Also called cartwheel flower

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