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Heracleum moellendorfii, commonly known as Moellendorf's hogweed, is a perennial plant native to the western United States and Canada, including Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, Colorado, and Connecticut. Heracleum moellendorfii (Latin: Heracleum moellendorfii) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Heracleum moellendorfii is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Heracleum moellendorfii is a member native to ASK, ABT, ALU, ARI, BRC, and CAL. Heracleum moellendorfii thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Heracleum moellendorfii grows best in full sun, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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