Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tardiuscula
ID:
43510

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 217 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042839



Common Names

  • Pilosella
  • Tardiuscula
  • Pilosella tardiuscula


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Description

Pilosella tardiuscula (also called 'Late-Flowering Mouse-Ear', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, branched stem. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella tardiuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Pilosella tardiuscula sub. microvasconica (Mateo, Egido & E.Fidalgo) Mateo
Pilosella tardiuscula sub. tardiuscula

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella tardiuscula has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella tardiuscula is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division in early spring or late summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pilosella tardiuscula

Pilosella tardiuscula can be found in the Alps of Europe.

Pilosella tardiuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella tardiuscula?

Pilosella tardiuscula

What is the common name of Pilosella tardiuscula?

Late-flowering Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Pilosella tardiuscula?

It is found in dry, open grassland and scrubland

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-141442: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.