Status:
valid
Authors:
Omang
Source:
gcc
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Skr. Norske Vidensk.-Akad. Oslo, Mat.-Naturvidensk. Kl. 1938(3): 26 (1939) (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130512
Common Names
- Giant Hawkweed
- Giant Mouse-ear
- Megalomeres Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium megalomeres (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a hairy stem and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium megalomeres is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of nectar for pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium megalomeres is a yellow-green color with a star-shaped corolla. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium megalomeres is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or division and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hieracium megalomeres
Hieracium megalomeres is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region.
Hieracium megalomeres FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium megalomeres?
Hieracium megalomeres
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium megalomeres?
Mountain slopes and rocky outcrops
What are the uses of Hieracium megalomeres?
It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks
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,