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Common cow-parsnip

Heracleum maximum

Photo by Tania2
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Field Notes

Description:

Leaves similar to rhubarb, 1-2.5 m tall and hollow stems. Can be easily confused with poisonous water-hemlocks.

Habitat:

Grows in moist areas on prairies, foothills, montane and sub alpine zones throughout Canada.

Notes:

Can be irritating to skin but is used as food and medicine.

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