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Cow Parsnip (Heracleum sphondylium montanum) is a tall, perennial forb/herb that can grow up to 2.4 meters in height and thrives in moist soils with a pH range of 5.4–7.3. Cow Parsnip (Latin: Heracleum sphondylium montanum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Cow Parsnip is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Cow Parsnip grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 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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