Status:
valid
Authors:
F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Flora 45: 439 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013347
Common Names
- Common Pilosella
- Scouleri Pilosella
- Pilosella Scouleri
Synonyms
- Hieracium cusickii Gand. [unknown]
- Hieracium scouleri Hook. ex A.Gray [unknown]
- Hieracium albertinum Farr [unknown]
- Hieracium absonum J.F.Macbr. & Payson [unknown]
- Hieracium cynoglossoides Arv. ex A.Gray [unknown]
- Hieracium scouleri griseum A.Nelson in J.M.Coult. & A.Nelson [unknown]
- Hieracium scouleri Hook. [unknown]
- Hieracium cynoglossoides cynoglossoides [unknown]
- Hieracium scouleri scouleri [unknown]
- Hieracium praealtum praealtum [unknown]
- Hieracium scouleri albertinum (Farr) G.W.Douglas & G.A.Allen [unknown]
- Hieracium cynoglossoides Arv.-Touv. [unknown]
- Hieracium chapacanum Zahn [unknown]
- Hieracium cusikii Gand. [deprecated]
Description
Pilosella scouleri (also called Scouler's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to North America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella scouleri is used in gardens as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pilosella scouleri are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella scouleri is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, sown in spring or autumn. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Pilosella scouleri
Pilosella scouleri is native to North America and can be found in the states of Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Pilosella scouleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella scouleri?
Pilosella scouleri
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella scouleri?
Pilosella scouleri is native to North America
What type of soil does Pilosella scouleri prefer?
Pilosella scouleri prefers well-drained soil
Species in the Pilosella genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,