2017

TG3004 : Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) - flowers

taken 7 years ago, near to Bramerton, Norfolk, England

Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) - flowers
Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) - flowers
Hogweed is one of the most common species in the carrot family and abundant in hedgerows, roadside verges, waste grounds and rough grasslands after the cow parsley is starting to dwindle. Young hogweed shoots can be eaten and are said to taste a bit similar to asparagus and parsley. Care must however be taken when harvesting due to chemicals contained in the sap which can cause phytophotodermititus – especially in strong sunlight – leading to skin burns. As the plant matures, the sap becomes increasingly phytophototoxic.

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Geographical Context: Wild Animals, Plants and Mushrooms
This photo is linked from: Articles: · Images shortlisted for POTY, 2017 Automatic Clusters: · Harvested [19] · Hogweed Heracleum Sphondylium [4] Title Clusters: · Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium) - flowers [4] ·
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Evelyn Simak   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Friday, 26 May, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 27 May, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TG 3075 0477 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:35.5027N 1:24.3186E
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! TG 3073 0477
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EAST (about 90 degrees)
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