Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
24619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Muz., Rada Prír. 150(3-4): 139 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023948



Common Names

  • Pilosella Dichotoma
  • Mouse Ear Hawkweed
  • Forked Mouse Ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium arense Dahlst. [unknown]
  • Hieracium dichotomum Fries ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Hieracium dichotomum Lindeb. [unknown]
  • Hieracium dahlstedtianum Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella dichotoma (also called Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and short-stalked yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella dichotoma is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover, and as a cut flower. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella dichotoma is a yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella dichotoma is a perennial plant that 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 is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms. It is also beneficial to cut back the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Pilosella dichotoma

Pilosella dichotoma is found in the Mediterranean region.

Pilosella dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella dichotoma?

Pilosella dichotoma

What is the common name of Pilosella dichotoma?

Two-forked Mouse-ear

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella dichotoma?

Grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes

Species in the Pilosella genus

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-123135: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.