Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrorsum
ID:
30198

Status:
valid

Authors:
Folin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(5): 37 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029527

Common Names

  • Hawkweed
  • Rough Hawkweed
  • Downy Hawkweed

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Description

Hieracium retrorsum (also called Backward Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium retrorsum is a perennial plant that is often used in ornamental gardens. It is known for its bright yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies and bees. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium retrorsum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and yellow flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium retrorsum is a small, perennial herb that is native to Europe. It grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or sheltered area. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hieracium retrorsum

Hieracium retrorsum is found in the mountains of Europe, particularly in the Alps. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Hieracium retrorsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium retrorsum?

Hieracium retrorsum

What is the common name of Hieracium retrorsum?

Retrorse hawkweed

What type of plant is Hieracium retrorsum?

Perennial herb

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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