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Is Hogweed Safe to Grow? A Gardener’s Guide to This Controversial Plant
Understanding Hogweed: Types and Characteristics The term ‘hogweed’ encompasses a variety of species within the genus Heracleum, with two of the most commonly known being Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) and Common Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium). Each species exhibits distinct characteristics that can aid in identification and understanding of their growth habits. Giant Hogweed is notorious for…