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| Heracleum (giant hogweed; Apiaceae)
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One
species, Heracleum mantegazzianum has been
introduced to Tasmania.
It is an erect herbaceous weed, up to 2 m tall. The sap is
phototoxic, causing a skin response resembling exaggerated
sunburn with blisters.
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University of Tasmania