Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picroides
ID:
5072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Préc. Voy. Bot. 22, t. 1, f. 3. 1812 [4 Jun 1812]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004401



Common Names

  • Hieracium picroides
  • Picroides Hawkweed
  • Picroides Mouse-ear


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Description

Hieracium picroides (also called Bitter Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium picroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium picroides sub. christii (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium picroides sub. lutescens (Zahn) Greuter
Hieracium picroides sub. intermixtum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium picroides sub. ochroleucum (W.D.J.Koch) Zahn
Hieracium picroides sub. trichopicris (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium picroides sub. picroides
Hieracium picroides sub. grimsulanum (Zahn) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium picroides is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium picroides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Hieracium picroides

Hieracium picroides is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Hieracium picroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium picroides?

Hieracium picroides

What is the family of Hieracium picroides?

Asteraceae

What is the native range of Hieracium picroides?

Europe

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,

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