Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horrida
ID:
34779

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 439 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034108



Common Names

  • Pilosella horrida
  • Hairy Pilosella
  • Hairy Mouse-Ear


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium horridum horridum [unknown]
  • Hieracium breweri A.Gray [unknown]
  • Hieracium horridum Fr. [unknown]

Description

Pilosella horrida (also called Rough Hawkbit, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem, reaching up to 40 cm in height, with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella horrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pilosella horrida is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella horrida is a low-maintenance, drought-tolerant perennial. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Pilosella horrida

Pilosella horrida can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Pilosella horrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella horrida?

Pilosella horrida

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella horrida?

Grassy habitats of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

What are the common names of Pilosella horrida?

Hairy hawkweed, Rough hawkweed

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

Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Schultz (1804-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Schultz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:238133-1: Based on the initial data import