Description
Hieracium pumilare (also called Dwarf Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Europe. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, grey-green leaves. It prefers moist soils in partial shade and is drought and frost tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium pumilare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium pumilare is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Where to Find Hieracium pumilare
Hieracium pumilare can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.