Status:
valid
Authors:
(Zahn) Sennikov
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125882
Common Names
- Meadow Hawkweed
- Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Devil's-bit Hawkweed
Description
Pilosella sosnovskyi (also called Sosnovsky's Mouse-ear Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and hairy leaves. It grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pilosella sosnovskyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pilosella sosnovskyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, green, and have a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pilosella sosnovskyi is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Pilosella sosnovskyi
Pilosella sosnovskyi is native to the Caucasus region and can be found in the wild in Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Pilosella sosnovskyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pilosella sosnovskyi?
Pilosella sosnovskyi
What is the common name of Pilosella sosnovskyi?
Sosnovsky's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Pilosella sosnovskyi?
It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides in the Caucasus region.
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,