Slender Hawkweed
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Slender Hawkweed
Hieracium triste
Slender Hawkweed is a bright yellow flower that grows in fields and meadows. Its cheerful blooms can brighten up any garden and attract butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Slender Hawkweed is a delicate plant featuring tall, slender stems sparsely covered in fine hairs. It has bright, lemon-yellow, daisy-like flower heads, each composed of many strap-shaped petals. Its narrow, hairy leaves are mostly found at the base, distinguishing it from broader-leaved hawkweeds.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusHieracium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each sunny yellow flower head is actually made of many tiny flowers working together!
Its name comes from an old legend about hawks eating them to improve eyesight!
Some hawkweeds can make seeds without needing any pollen at all!
This tough plant can grow where many others can't: high up on rocky mountains!
Special abilities
Ability
Sticky Shield
Slender Hawkweed has tiny glandular hairs on its stems and leaves to deter hungry insects from taking a bite!
Ability
Mountain Grip
Its tough root system helps Slender Hawkweed anchor itself firmly in rocky, high-altitude soils, resisting strong winds.
Ability
Wind Rider Seeds
Slender Hawkweed releases fluffy, parachute-like seeds that catch the wind, spreading its babies far and wide.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 15-50 cm
- Spread
- 10-20 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form Bumblebee
Bombus bifarius
Feeds on nectar, aiding reproduction.
eaten by
Mule Deer
Odocoileus hemionus
May browse its leaves and shoots.
pollinates
Mourning Cloak
Nymphalis antiopa
Butterfly sips nectar from its blooms.
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.
Also known as
No aliases listed yet.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't pick flowers unless an adult says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Slender Hawkweed?
15-50 cm
How wide does Slender Hawkweed spread?
10-20 cm
How big are the flowers on Slender Hawkweed?
1-2.5 cm
When does Slender Hawkweed bloom?
Summer
Is Slender Hawkweed edible?
No
Is Slender Hawkweed toxic?
None
What is Slender Hawkweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Slender Hawkweed pollinated?
Insect
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