Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anguinum
ID:
75961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.R.Linton) Roffey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Lond. Cat. Brit. Pl. [H.C. Watson] ed. 11: 28 (No. 1127). 1925 ; Pugsley in Journ. Linn.Soc. Lond., Bot., 54: 128. 1948

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075290

Common Names

  • Hieracium Anguinum
  • Snake Hawkweed
  • Snake Hawk's-beard

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium stenolepis anguinum W.R.Linton [unknown]
  • Hieracium bifidum anguinum (W.R.Linton) Zahn [unknown]

Description

Hieracium anguinum (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium anguinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium anguinum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and have a round shape. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium anguinum is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States and Canada. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seed should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Hieracium anguinum

Hieracium anguinum can be found in Europe and North America.

Hieracium anguinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium anguinum?

Hieracium anguinum

What is the family of Hieracium anguinum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Hieracium anguinum?

Snake Hawkweed

Species in the Hieracium genus

Hieracium aragonense, Hieracium convergens, Hieracium claricolor, Hieracium criniculosum, Hieracium amphichnoum, Hieracium shoolbredii, Hieracium trachlosimum, Hieracium phaedrocheilon, Hieracium irasuense, Hieracium moravicum, Hieracium glaucopsis, Hieracium gigantum, Hieracium calliglaucum, Hieracium subfusciviride, Hieracium villattingense, Hieracium supernatum, Hieracium austurgilense, Hieracium cuspididentatum, Hieracium adspersum, Hieracium grandifolium, Hieracium hypochoeroides, Hieracium spathulatum, Hieracium stenolomoides, Hieracium berganum, Hieracium guthnikianum, Hieracium glanduliceps, Hieracium semianglicum, Hieracium amplificatum, Hieracium subacuens, Hieracium lanifolium, Hieracium sanguineum, Hieracium palenicae, Hieracium webbianum, Hieracium lugae-pljussae, Hieracium argospathum, Hieracium breconicola, Hieracium turritifolium, Hieracium sermonikense, Hieracium pedunculare, Hieracium parnassi, Hieracium exaltans, Hieracium ruminosiforme, Hieracium carpetanum, Hieracium subanfractum, Hieracium albiduliforme, Hieracium pallidivirens, Hieracium niveicuspis, Hieracium asteroloma, Hieracium pollinense, Hieracium azerbaijanense,

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-3198: Based on the initial data import
John Roffey (1860-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roffey' in the authors string.
William Richardson Linton (1850-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Linton' in the authors string.