Description
Hieracium cauri (also called Cowslip Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the daisy family. It has yellow flower heads and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is native to western North America, where it grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium cauri is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, but it can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. Its leaves can be used as a salad green and its flowers can be used to make a tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium cauri is a yellow-orange head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Hieracium cauri
Hieracium cauri is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, and Switzerland.