Oriental false hawksbeard
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Oriental false hawksbeard
Youngia japonica
The Oriental false hawksbeard is a small, bright yellow flower that blooms in spring and summer. It grows in many places and is often found in gardens and fields, adding a splash of color to the landscape.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Oriental false hawksbeard has bright yellow, daisy-like flowers with many narrow petals, often clustered at the top of slender stems. Its basal leaves form a rosette, sometimes with purplish veins. This distinguishes it from common dandelions.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusYoungia
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Even in winter, it can flower if the weather stays mild enough!
Its tough little seeds have tiny parachutes to fly on the wind!
This plant is a global traveler, found on almost every continent!
Wow! You can actually eat the young leaves of this plant!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Spreader
Oriental false hawksbeard can release tiny, fluffy seeds that catch the wind, helping it travel far and grow in many new places.
Ability
Fast Grower
Oriental false hawksbeard has a quick growth cycle, allowing it to rapidly colonize disturbed soil and quickly produce new flowers.
Ability
Survival Sprout
Oriental false hawksbeard can regrow from its root crown even after being cut, helping it bounce back in tough spots.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring through Fall, year-round in warm climates
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
for nectar and pollen
eaten by
Cotton leafworm
Spodoptera litura
larvae feed on its leaves
eaten by
Two-spotted spider mite
Tetranychus urticae
as a food source for mites
parasitizes
Hawksbeard rust
Puccinia youngiae
causes rust disease on leaves
Traits
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.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless you have permission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Oriental false hawksbeard?
10-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Oriental false hawksbeard?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Oriental false hawksbeard bloom?
Spring through Fall, year-round in warm climates
Is Oriental false hawksbeard edible?
Yes
Is Oriental false hawksbeard toxic?
None
What is Oriental false hawksbeard's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Oriental false hawksbeard pollinated?
Insect
Where is Oriental false hawksbeard usually found?
Urban areas
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