Cyclocarpous Cow-Parsnip
Heracleum cyclocarpum K.Koch
Heracleum cyclocarpum is a species in the genus Heracleum, belonging to the family Apiaceae. It is commonly known as Cyclocarpous Cow-Parsnip and is native to the Transcaucasus and Turkey. The species was first described in 1842 by K. Koch.
Description
Heracleum cyclocarpum, known as Cyclocarpous Cow-Parsnip, is a member of the carrot family, Apiaceae. It is distributed across the Transcaucasus region and Turkey. This species was formally described in 1842 by the botanist K. Koch. As part of the Heracleum genus, it shares characteristics typical of the group, such as compound leaves and umbel-like inflorescences.
Other common names
Cyclocarpous Cow-Parsnip
Distribution
Transcaucasus · Turkey
Synonyms
Pastinaca cyclocarpaHeracleum palmatifidumHeracleum sphondylium subsp. cyclocarpum
