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Heracleum chorodanum

Heracleum chorodanum (Hoffm.) DC.
Heracleum chorodanum
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Heracleum chorodanum is a species in the genus Heracleum, belonging to the family Apiaceae. It was first described in 1830 by Hoffm., later reclassified by DC. The species is native to the North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, and Turkey.

Description

Heracleum chorodanum is part of the carrot family, Apiaceae, and is found in the regions of the North Caucasus, Transcaucasus, and Turkey. The species was initially described in 1830 by Hoffm., and later reclassified by DC. It is one of the many species within the genus Heracleum, which is characterized by its large, often umbellate inflorescences and robust growth habit.

Distribution

North Caucasus · Transcaucasus · Turkey

Synonyms

Pastinaca chorodanumWendia chorodanumHeracleum longifolium

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