Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vagense
ID:
16216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ley

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 38: 5 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015545

Common Names

  • Hieracium vagense
  • Vagrant Hawkweed
  • Vagrant Hawk's-beard

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Description

Hieracium vagense (also called the Variable Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow ray florets. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hieracium vagense, commonly known as the hedgehog hawkweed, is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It can also be used to attract bees and butterflies to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hieracium vagense is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single, unbranched stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hieracium vagense is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and division can be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Hieracium vagense

Hieracium vagense can be found in the alpine regions of Europe.

Hieracium vagense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hieracium vagense?

Hieracium vagense

What is the common name of Hieracium vagense?

Vagrant Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Hieracium vagense?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

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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