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What is hogweed, when does it flower, what do its flowers look like and how is it different from its poisonous relative giant hogweed? Find out all this and more with our guide to this summer-flowering member of the umbellifer family <\/p>

By Kevin Parr\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 16 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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No sooner has the cow parsley vanished from our hedgerows<\/a> and verges<\/a>, than a similar, though larger, relative often appears in its place.<\/p>\n

Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium<\/em>) is one of several umbellifers that appear through the summer months, although its size alone sets it apart from most.<\/p>\n

Learn how to identify hogweed using its leaves and flowers with our species guide.<\/p>\n

Interested in learning more about Britain\u2019s flora? Check out our guides to orchids<\/a>, bluebells<\/a> and ferns<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Umbellifers of Britain<\/h4>\n
What is an umbellifer? What is the difference between cow parsley and hemlock? Is giant hogweed dangerous? Find out the answers to all these questions and more with our guide to umbellifers<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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What does hogweed look like?<\/h2>\n
Hogweed grows tall, as high as two metres, and the stems are similar in appearance to cow parsley, but thicker and more robust, with coarse and conspicuous hairs.<\/p>\n
The umbels consist of more rays than cow parsley, as many as 45, while the white flowers sometimes carry a slightly pinkish tinge and can vary in size across the same plant.<\/p>\n
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Is hogweed dangerous?<\/h2>\nHogweed is native to Britain and not dangerous to humans. However, caution should still be taken when touching the plant as it closely resembles several other, poisonous umbellifers such as giant hogweed and hemlock.<\/p>\n

Is hogweed dangerous?<\/h2>\n
Hogweed is native to Britain and not dangerous to humans. However, caution should still be taken when touching the plant as it closely resembles several other, poisonous umbellifers such as giant hogweed and hemlock.<\/p>\n