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Heracleum maximum
American Cow Parsnip · Apiaceae
Summary of the structured data documented in ClimaFlora for this taxon.
Identity and native distribution
Family
Apiaceae
Life form
Other
Documented native regions
Temperate AsiaNorth America
Documented uses
Animal foodHuman foodMedicinal useDocumented toxicity
Documented climate envelope
| Variable | Observed range | Central range |
|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | -9.67 – 23.65 | -8.27 – 20.53 |
| Temperature of the warmest month | 10.15 – 41.65 | 10.63 – 38.11 |
| Temperature of the coldest month | -37.73 – 5.81 | -34.01 – 4.89 |
| Annual precipitation | 149.5 – 3570 | 180.26 – 2547.66 |
| Precipitation seasonality | 6.8 – 95.42 | 7.22 – 90.02 |
These values describe the documented climate envelope of the taxon. They are not, by themselves, a local recommendation.
Documented soil preferences
| Variable | Unit | Observed range | Central range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cation exchange capacity (CEC) | cmol(+)/kg | 16.86 – 25 | 19.2 – 22.2 |
| Clay | % | 8.58 – 26.64 | 13.45 – 21.85 |
| Coarse fragments | % | 11.51 – 23.97 | 15.15 – 19.35 |
| Total nitrogen | g/kg | 1.76 – 3.65 | 2.15 – 2.82 |
| pH | — | 5.4 – 7.3 | 5.7 – 6.25 |
| Sand | % | 30.19 – 54.36 | 35.7 – 44.85 |
| Soil organic carbon | g/kg | 25.49 – 63.9 | 31.75 – 46.35 |
These soil preferences should be compared with the site profile and the confidence of the local data.