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Invasive Species: Giant Hogweed

Heracleum mantegazzianum, also known as Giant Hogweed, originated in the western Caucasian region and was intentionally imported to Europe in the 19th century as a decorative plant. By now the plant is well established all over Europe, while the dissemination happens through rubble and garden waste, among others. The Giant Hogweed preferes higher altitudes and rainfall. Climate change could impact a shifting of the species to colder and less dry regions.

Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste

Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste

Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste

Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste

Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste

Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh

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National Library of Serbia

Herbarium WU, Institute of Botany