Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
percome
ID:
130936

Status:
valid

Authors:
Omang

Source:
gcc

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Skr. Norske Vidensk.-Akad. Oslo, Mat.-Naturvidensk. Kl. 1938(3): 12 (1939) (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130265

Common Names

  • Hieracium percome
  • Pale Hawkweed
  • Percome Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Hieracium paucisquameum Ósk. [unknown]

Description

Hieracium percome (also called 'Forked Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium percome is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It has a mild, slightly bitter taste and is high in vitamins A and C. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions and its roots being used to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium percome is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium percome is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Hieracium percome

Hieracium percome can be found in open areas, roadsides, and disturbed areas in the Northern United States and Canada.

Hieracium percome FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium percome?

Hieracium percome

What is the common name of Hieracium percome?

Percome hawkweed

Where is Hieracium percome found?

It is found in the Pyrenees Mountains of Spain

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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