Heracleum lanatum

Cow Parsnip

This fast growing perennial from the carrot family is native to both coasts. Growing in moist areas both wooded and open, it grows 4 to 6 feet with large lush serrated leaves and large loose clusters of tiny white flowers followed by attractive black berries. New shoots eaten by Indians Bay Area Native

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