cow parsnip

n. A tall perennial North American herb (Heracleum maximum) in the parsley family, having large compound leaves and compound umbels of small whitish flowers.

cow parsnip

n (Plants) any tall coarse umbelliferous plant of the genus Heracleum, such as H. sphondylium of Europe and Asia, having thick stems and flattened clusters of white or purple flowers. Also called: hogweed or keck

cow′ pars`nip

n. any of several tall, coarse plants of the genus Heracleum, of the parsley family, having large, flat heads of tiny white flowers. [1540–50]

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cow parsnip - tall coarse plant having thick stems and cluster of white to purple flowersHeracleum sphondylium, hogweedherb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pestsgenus Heracleum, Heracleum - widely distributed genus of plants with usually thick rootstocks and large umbels of white flowers

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cow parsnip

(an edible plant) Can grow to 8 ft tall and has similar white flower clusters to poison hemlock, but the leaves are WAY different. Cow parsnip leaves are like big maple leaves, where poison hemlock leaves look like parsley leaves. Cow parsnip stems, leaves, buds and flowers can be eaten raw, steamed or cooked. Young leaves are better than the older ones. Roots are edible, but usually way too bitter and spicy to tolerate. Dry roots first before using. Be aware that the juice that comes out of the plant when harvesting might be too strong for some people and cause a rash. Test first. Also, do not confuse this plant with giant hogweed, which looks similar and grows very tall, so become VERY familiar with the leaf differences!

cow parsnip

cow parsnip

cow parsnip

cow′ pars`nip

cow parsnip

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cow parsnip

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

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