Status:
valid
Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 424 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129437
Common Names
- Pilosella Hybrida
- Pilosella
- Hybrida
Description
Pilosella hybrida (also called Hybrid Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grassland and meadow habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella hybrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin ailments and respiratory issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Pilosella hybrida sub. calophyton (Peter) Gottschl.
Pilosella hybrida sub. hybrida
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella hybrida has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella hybrida is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun and can be propagated by division of the rootstock. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types.
Where to Find Pilosella hybrida
Pilosella hybrida is native to Europe and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Pilosella hybrida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella hybrida?
Pilosella hybrida
What is the common name of Pilosella hybrida?
Hybrid Mouse-ear Hawkweed
What is the family of Pilosella hybrida?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Pilosella hybrida?
Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides
What is the flowering season of Pilosella hybrida?
Summer
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,