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Hairy Hawkbit
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Hairy Hawkbit
Leontodon saxatilis
The Hairy Hawkbit is a cheerful little flower that grows in grassy places. Its bright yellow blooms look like tiny suns and can be found in meadows and fields during spring and summer.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Hairy Hawkbit has bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers, typically appearing singly on leafless stems. Its distinctive basal leaves are covered in stiff, bristly hairs, giving it a fuzzy texture and a grey-green hue.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceae
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each sunny yellow flower head is actually made up of many tiny individual flowers!
Its name 'Leontodon' means 'lion's tooth' because of its jagged leaves!
The leaves are edible, but don't expect a sweet treat—they are quite bitter!
These tough little plants can even grow out of cracks in city pavements!
Special abilities
Ability
Deep Drinker
Hairy Hawkbit has a deep taproot that helps it find water in dry, sandy soils to survive droughts.
Ability
Fuzzy Shield
Hairy Hawkbit has bristly hairs on its leaves that reduce water loss and make them less appealing to hungry animals.
Ability
Wind Rider
Hairy Hawkbit produces fluffy, parachute-like seeds that catch the wind to spread far and wide for new growth.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to autumn
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its sunny flowers.
pollinates
Marmalade Hoverfly
Syrphus ribesii
Visits flowers for nectar, helping spread pollen.
eats
Grey Field Slug
Deroceras reticulatum
Grazes on its leaves, especially the tender young ones.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Hairy Hawkbit?
5-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Hairy Hawkbit?
1-2 cm
When does Hairy Hawkbit bloom?
Late spring to autumn
Is Hairy Hawkbit edible?
Yes
Is Hairy Hawkbit toxic?
None
What is Hairy Hawkbit's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Hairy Hawkbit pollinated?
Insect
Where is Hairy Hawkbit usually found?
Grasslands
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