Status:
valid
Authors:
(Arv.-Touv.) Mateo & Greuter
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37(1): 135 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114027
Common Names
- Nevada Mouse-ear
- Nevada Hawkweed
- Pilosella
Description
Pilosella nevadensis (also called Nevada Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 to 2 cm. It grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella nevadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as skin diseases, digestive disorders, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pilosella nevadensis has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella nevadensis is a perennial herb native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Pilosella nevadensis
Pilosella nevadensis is found in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California.
Pilosella nevadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella nevadensis?
Pilosella nevadensis
What is the common name of Pilosella nevadensis?
Nevada Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella nevadensis?
Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands
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,