Giant Hogweed
Heracleum mantegazzianum
Guideline: Poisonous
Type: Outdoor Plants
Other Names: Giant cow parsnip, cart-wheel flower, hogsbane
Also known as cart-wheel flower, hogsbane, and giant cow parsnip, Giant Hogweed is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant used as an ornamental plant that has very large parsley-shaped leaves, a thick green and red-spotted stem, and clusters of small white flowers that tower over the rest of the plant.
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Is Giant Hogweed item toxic?
Yes. Giant hogweed is poisonous to rabbits, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Sap is phototoxic and can cause severe skin reactions in sunlight, and swallowing plant parts can lead to serious illness. Do not allow browsing or chewing.
Should I feed my pet Giant Hogweed?
No. Do not feed giant hogweed to rabbits, guinea pigs, or chinchillas.
How much can I feed them?
Do not offer as food. If sap contacted skin or eyes, or if your pet ate any part, contact your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away.
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