Heracleum asperum

Heracleum asperum is a member of the Apiaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the carrot or parsley family. It is part of the Heracleum genus, which includes several species of biennial or perennial herbs. This species is primarily found in the North Caucasus and Transcaucasus regions of Russia. The plant was first formally published in 1819 by M.Bieb., based on earlier work by Hoffm. Its distribution is limited to the regions mentioned, where it likely grows in temperate habitats typical for members of the genus. No additional ecological or morphological details are provided in the source data.