Pilosella floribunda explained

Pilosella floribunda (synonym Hieracium floribundum, also known as pale hawkweed, smoothish hawkweed,[1] yellow hawkweed,[2] and yellow devil hawkweed[3]) is a species of noxious and herbaceous perennial plant from family Asteraceae that is known in Europe (particularly France)[3] and can also be found in United States and Canada.[4] It was believed that it was a hybrid of Pilosella caespitosa (Hieracium caespitosum and Pilosella lactucella (Hieracium lactucella).[1]

Description

The plant is 10to tall. The flowers bloom from June to July, are clustered, and are wide. The leaves are hairy and spatula shaped.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pale Hawkweed (Smoothish Hawkweed). Connecticut Botanical Society. 6 October 2012.
  2. Web site: yellow hawkweed (hieracium floribundum). Oregon.gov. 6 October 2012.
  3. Web site: Hieracium floribundum (herb). Interim profile, incomplete information. 6 October 2012.
  4. Web site: Hieracium ×floribundum Wimm. & Grab. (pro sp.) [caespitosum × lactucella]]. PLANTS Profile. 6 October 2012.