Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flocciferum
ID:
72831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arv.-Touv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Bull. Mens. 9: 31 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072160



Common Names

  • Hieracium
  • Flocciferum
  • Hieracium Flocciferum


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium flocculiferum Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium flocculiferum flocculiferum [unknown]
  • Hieracium briziflorum flocculiferum O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Hieracium flocciferum flocciferum [unknown]

Description

Hieracium flocciferum (also called Woolly-Headed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States and Canada. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium flocciferum is a drought-tolerant plant that can be used as a ground cover in dry conditions. It is also attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden. It is also known to be a good source of nectar for bees and can be used as a medicinal plant. It is also known to be a good source of food for birds and can be used as an ornamental plant. It is also known to be a good source of fiber for weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium flocciferum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Hieracium flocciferum is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of Hieracium flocciferum is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium flocciferum is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Hieracium flocciferum

Hieracium flocciferum is native to Europe and can be found in the grasslands of Germany.

Hieracium flocciferum FAQ

What type of plant is Hieracium flocciferum?

Hieracium flocciferum is a species of flowering plant in the aster family.

Where is Hieracium flocciferum found?

Hieracium flocciferum is native to the mountains of western North America.

What is the scientific name of Hieracium flocciferum?

The scientific name of Hieracium flocciferum is Hieracium flocciferum.

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-28912: Based on the initial data import
Casimir Arvet-Touvet (1841-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arv.-Touv.' in the authors string.