Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtus
ID:
16331

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 2: 1194 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015660



Common Names

  • Hairy Leontodon
  • Leontodon Hirtus
  • Hairy Hawkbit


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Synonyms

  • Thrincia hirta hirta [unknown]
  • Leontodon villarsii villarsii [unknown]
  • Apargia rosanii Ten. [deprecated]
  • Apargia villarsii Willd. [unknown]
  • Leontodon villarsii Loisel. [unknown]
  • Leontodon vagneri Margittai [unknown]
  • Leontodon villarsii rosanii (Ten.) Nyman [unknown]
  • Leontodon taraxaconastrum Vand. [unknown]

Description

Leontodon hirtus (also called Hairy Hawkbit, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leontodon hirtus is a wildflower that is often used in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used for erosion control and to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leontodon hirtus is a yellow or white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leontodon hirtus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.

Where to Find Leontodon hirtus

Leontodon hirtus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Leontodon hirtus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leontodon hirtus?

Leontodon hirtus

What is the family of Leontodon hirtus?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Leontodon hirtus?

Hairy hawkbit

Species in the Leontodon genus

Leontodon taraxacoides, Leontodon dentatus, Leontodon longirostris, Leontodon anomalus, Leontodon dubius, Leontodon hirtus, Leontodon tingitanus, Leontodon hispidus, Leontodon djurdjurae, Leontodon hyoseroides, Leontodon incanus, Leontodon bourgaeanus, Leontodon crispus, Leontodon maroccanus, Leontodon atlanticus, Leontodon hellenicus, Leontodon saxatilis, Leontodon kulczynskii, Leontodon intermedius, Leontodon pratensis, Leontodon brancsikii, Leontodon dubius, Leontodon vegetus, Leontodon hugueninii, Leontodon ambiguus, Leontodon pinetorum, Leontodon graecus, Leontodon boryi, Leontodon biscutellifolius, Leontodon rigens, Leontodon farinosus, Leontodon intermedius, Leontodon libanoticus, Leontodon berinii, Leontodon dubius, Leontodon kotschyi, Leontodon siculus, Leontodon tenuiflorus, Leontodon pitardii, Leontodon eriopodus, Leontodon apulus, Leontodon asperrimus, Leontodon filii, Leontodon rosani, Leontodon tuberosus, Leontodon boryi, Leontodon siculus, Leontodon stenocalathius, Leontodon caucasicus, Leontodon oxylepis,

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