Description
Hieracium lissodermum (also called Smooth Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with long, narrow, and slightly fleshy leaves. The plant grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium lissodermum is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as skin inflammation, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hieracium lissodermum has yellow flowers with several petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium lissodermum is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist until established.