for Heracleum sp.

I have had approaches from a number of people, children and adults, who were mis-identifying Cow Parsley as Giant Hogweed.

Happily I was in the position to be able to give a demonstration of the differences as some Giant Hogweed is growing nearby on a neighbour's land.

A word of warning however.  Please do not touch Giant Hog Weed or have anything to do with it unless you have protective clothing!