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Cow Parsnip
Heracleum maximum
In the United States:
Native
· also called American cow-parsnip
Umbels produce easily accessible nectar and pollen visited by honey bees and other insects during peak summer bloom. Short-lived plant that reseeds readily in moist sites; sap may cause phytophotodermatitis on skin contact followed by sun exposure.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | May–August |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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