Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argothrix
ID:
120370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nägeli & Peter

Source:
gcc

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Hierac. Mitt.-Eur. 2: 303 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119699

Common Names

  • Hieracium argothrix
  • Silver-haired Hawkweed
  • Silverhaired Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium argothrix (also called Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a long, slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It is found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium argothrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium argothrix sub. argothrix

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium argothrix is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium argothrix is a perennial herb that is best propagated through division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be grown in a sunny location. It can be propagated through seeds, but this method is not recommended.

Where to Find Hieracium argothrix

Hieracium argothrix is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Hieracium argothrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium argothrix?

Hieracium argothrix

What is the common name of Hieracium argothrix?

Silver hawkweed

What is the family of Hieracium argothrix?

Asteraceae

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-80985: Based on the initial data import
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.