Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
60006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Link

Source:
gcc

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. 2: 288. 1822 [Jan-Jun 1822]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059335

Common Names

  • Hieracium canescens
  • Hoary Hawkweed
  • Hoary Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium canescens (also called Grey Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 0.3m in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium canescens is a plant used for its medicinal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium canescens sub. zobelianum (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium canescens sub. sublaeve (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium canescens has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium canescens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hieracium canescens

Hieracium canescens is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Hieracium canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium canescens?

Hieracium canescens

What is the common name of Hieracium canescens?

Hoary Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium canescens?

It is native to Europe.

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,

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