meadow hawkweed
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meadow hawkweed
Pilosella caespitosa
Meadow hawkweed is a bright yellow flower that grows in fields and meadows. Its cheerful blooms can be seen in the summer, making the landscape look sunny and happy!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The meadow hawkweed has bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers clustered atop slender, hairy stems. Its narrow, slightly hairy leaves form a flat rosette close to the ground, often with reddish tints, distinguishing it from common dandelions.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusPilosella
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Break a stem, and milky white sap will ooze out, just like a dandelion!
Its tiny seeds have fluffy parachutes to fly on the wind like mini hot-air balloons!
People sometimes call it "Fox-and-Cubs" because its flower clusters resemble playful animal families.
This plant is a master at growing in tough, poor soils where many other plants struggle!
Special abilities
Ability
Rapid Colonizer
Meadow hawkweed can quickly spread by sending out runners that form new plants, helping it colonize open areas fast.
Ability
Clone Factory
Meadow hawkweed can produce seeds without needing pollination, creating perfect genetic copies of itself to spread easily.
Ability
Tough Survivor
Meadow hawkweed has tiny hairs on its leaves and stems that help protect it from thirsty grazers and conserve precious water.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-60 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 1.5-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to Late Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
eaten by
White-tailed deer
Odocoileus virginianus
provides forage for deer
eaten by
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Eastern cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
a food source for rabbits
pollinates
Honey bee
Apis mellifera
provides nectar and pollen for bees
pollinates
Common eastern bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
important nectar source for bumblebees
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
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.
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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 meadow hawkweed?
15-60 cm
How wide does meadow hawkweed spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on meadow hawkweed?
1.5-2.5 cm
When does meadow hawkweed bloom?
Late Spring to Late Summer
Is meadow hawkweed edible?
Yes
Is meadow hawkweed toxic?
None
What is meadow hawkweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is meadow hawkweed pollinated?
Insect
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