Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium). Abundant on Walthamstow Marsh in spring and early summer. Click to see seedheads. See also stem leaves in May.
WARNING: It is quite easy to confuse Hogweed with other plants (though not Giant Hogweed , which looks completely different). Some are dangerous. Do not rely on this identification.
Heracleum sphondylium flowers (Photos: marshWalker, 28/5/14 and 4/6/14 Coppermill Field)
Heracleum sphondylium stem leaves (Photos: marshWalker, 14/May/2014 Coppermill Field). Click to return.
Hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium). seedheads. Click to see flowers.
(Photo: marshWalker Coppermill Field 5/Aug/14 )