Status:
valid
Authors:
Arv.-Touv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Dauphin. Échange Pl. xiii. (1886) 561; et Hier. Al
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092942
Common Names
- Hieracium viride
- Green Hieracium
- Hieracium
Description
Hieracium viride (also called 'Green Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 60 cm in height. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, sunny habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium viride is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hieracium viride sub. trachyticum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium viride sub. erythrellum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium viride sub. viride
Hieracium viride sub. submacilentum (Rouy) Zahn
Hieracium viride sub. penninicola (Besse & Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium viride sub. brumale (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium viride sub. magdalenae (Zahn) Zahn
Hieracium viride sub. intricatum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Hieracium viride sub. caerulaceum (Arv.-Touv.) Zahn
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium viride is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium viride is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in dry, rocky soils. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Hieracium viride
Hieracium viride is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Hieracium viride FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium viride?
Hieracium viride
What is the common name of Hieracium viride?
Green Hawkweed
What is the habitat of Hieracium viride?
Grassy areas, meadows, and disturbed sites
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,