Wall hawkweed
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Wall hawkweed
Hieracium murorum
Wall hawkweed is a cheerful little plant with bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It loves to grow in rocky places and can often be found peeking out from between stones.
Habitat: Rocky areas
Appearance
The Wall hawkweed has bright yellow, dandelion-like flower heads often growing on slender, hairy stems. Its basal leaves form a rosette, varying in shape and often tinged reddish underneath, setting it apart from true dandelions.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusHieracium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Each 'flower' is actually a collection of up to 100 tiny individual flowers called florets!
Its ancient name, Hieracium, comes from 'hierax', meaning hawk, as people thought hawks ate it for good eyesight!
This resilient plant can change its leaf shape and hairiness to adapt perfectly to different growing conditions!
Young Wall hawkweed leaves can be foraged for salads, but they often have a distinctly bitter, peppery taste!
Special abilities
Ability
Crack Conqueror
Wall hawkweed can anchor itself in tiny rock crevices and thrive where other plants can't survive, showing great resilience.
Ability
Seed Sailor
It has fluffy seeds designed to catch the wind, allowing it to travel far and spread quickly across new areas.
Ability
Clone Creator
Wall hawkweed can create seeds without needing pollen, producing perfect genetic copies of itself to reproduce.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-60 cm
- Spread
- 10-30 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to early fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
important pollinator, seeks nectar
eaten by
Red slug
Arion rufus
grazes on leaves and stems
eaten by
Pointed snail
Cochlicella acuta
feeds on plant foliage
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.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
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.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always check with an adult before touching or picking any plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Wall hawkweed?
10-60 cm
How wide does Wall hawkweed spread?
10-30 cm
How big are the flowers on Wall hawkweed?
2-3 cm
When does Wall hawkweed bloom?
Late spring to early fall
Is Wall hawkweed edible?
Yes
Is Wall hawkweed toxic?
None
What is Wall hawkweed's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Wall hawkweed pollinated?
Insect
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