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Hogweed

Hogweed Definition A herbaceous plant up to 1.5 m tall with a hollow, furrowed stem, large leaves and white flowers, found in Europe, Central Asia and North Africa. see also giant hogweed.Flowering time: June to September, fruit ripening: July to October.The root and above-ground parts of the pla...

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