Eltrot, Hogweed

I found in wild variagated eltrot, we consider this species as heracleum sibiricum. Have a look at picture

Grows profusely on rough grassland and other uncultivated areas in temperate zones, prefers rich soils. If stems are over 1 inch/2.5cm i...Read Moren diameter the plant may be the similar Giant Hogweed, Heracleum Mantegazzianum, this has a distinctive red speckled green stem and grows much bigger.

Stem angular and grooved with coarse stiff hairs, umbels up to 20 cm diameter, white and sometimes pink flowers.
Biennial to peren...Read Morenial.
Height: 1-2 m. Seeds round to egg shaped, strongly flattened with broad wings.
Flowers from June to October. Widespread in Europe.
Habitat: woods, meadows, roadsides. Prefers damp, rich nitrogenous soils.

Contact with plant sap can cause severe skin irritation, especially when exposed to sunlight.

In the past used as a medicinal plant for treatment of diarrhea, to stimulate digestion and as a treatment for high blood pressure.