In article >,
says...
>
> On Monday, July 21, 1997 at 3:00:00 AM UTC-4, rdeh wrote:
> > I am trying to find out the uses of the Persian/Iranian spice (golpar)
> > in Persian cookery.
> >
> > Golpar is the Persian name for the dried fruits of the plant heracleum
> > maantegazzianum.

No, it isn't. Golpar is the seed of heracleum persicum.

Heracleum mantegazzanium (called giant hogweed in UK) is a toxic and
dangerous invasive species.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heracleum_mantegazzianum

"The sap of giant hogweed is phototoxic and causes
phytophotodermatitis in humans, resulting in blisters and scars. These
serious reactions are due to the furocoumarin derivatives in the leaves,
roots, stems, flowers, and seeds of the plant. Consequently, it is
considered to be a noxious weed in many jurisdictions. "

Janet UK