Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucum
ID:
15806

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vill.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
116 1786

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015135

Common Names

  • Glaucous Hawkweed
  • Glaucum Hawkweed
  • Glaucous Mouse-ear

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Description

Hieracium glaucum (also called 'Glaucous Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grassy and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium glaucum is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as a ground cover in gardens. Its bright yellow flowers attract bees and other pollinators, and its leaves can be used to make a tea. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hieracium glaucum sub. glaucum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hieracium glaucum has small white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium glaucum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hieracium glaucum

Hieracium glaucum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana and east to Colorado.

Hieracium glaucum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium glaucum?

Hieracium glaucum

What are the common names of Hieracium glaucum?

Glaucous Hawkweed

What is the growth habit of Hieracium glaucum?

It is an herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit

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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