Giant Hogweed
NameGiant Hogweed
Species NameHeracleum mantegazzianum
Common NameGiant Hogweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresridged stem, hollow stem, thick stem
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)200
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityN/A
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesHighly phototoxic sap, invasive species, large compound umbel flowers.
Description
This image displays a large, flowering Giant Hogweed plant, characterized by its robust, ridged stem and prominent white umbelliferous flower clusters. Its deeply lobed leaves are visible towards the base. This specimen is a wild plant, not a cultivated bonsai.
