Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiinst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. v. n.° 1, 14 (1926).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010865
Common Names
- Lind's Hawkweed
- Lind's Mouse-ear Hawkweed
- Lind's Hawkweed
Description
Hieracium lindii (also called Lind's hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb in the sunflower family. It has yellow flower heads and grows up to 1 foot tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in dry open habitats such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.
Uses & Benefits
Hieracium lindii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hieracium lindii is a yellow-green, daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hieracium lindii is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It can be propagated by division or by taking cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Hieracium lindii
Hieracium lindii is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.
Hieracium lindii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hieracium lindii?
Hieracium lindii
What is the common name of Hieracium lindii?
Lind's Hawkweed
What is the natural habitat of Hieracium lindii?
Alpine meadows of the Rocky Mountains
Species in the Hieracium genus
Hieracium aragonense,
Hieracium convergens,
Hieracium claricolor,
Hieracium criniculosum,
Hieracium amphichnoum,
Hieracium shoolbredii,
Hieracium trachlosimum,
Hieracium phaedrocheilon,
Hieracium irasuense,
Hieracium moravicum,
Hieracium glaucopsis,
Hieracium gigantum,
Hieracium calliglaucum,
Hieracium subfusciviride,
Hieracium villattingense,
Hieracium supernatum,
Hieracium austurgilense,
Hieracium cuspididentatum,
Hieracium adspersum,
Hieracium grandifolium,
Hieracium hypochoeroides,
Hieracium spathulatum,
Hieracium stenolomoides,
Hieracium berganum,
Hieracium guthnikianum,
Hieracium glanduliceps,
Hieracium semianglicum,
Hieracium amplificatum,
Hieracium subacuens,
Hieracium lanifolium,
Hieracium sanguineum,
Hieracium palenicae,
Hieracium webbianum,
Hieracium lugae-pljussae,
Hieracium argospathum,
Hieracium breconicola,
Hieracium turritifolium,
Hieracium sermonikense,
Hieracium pedunculare,
Hieracium parnassi,
Hieracium exaltans,
Hieracium ruminosiforme,
Hieracium carpetanum,
Hieracium subanfractum,
Hieracium albiduliforme,
Hieracium pallidivirens,
Hieracium niveicuspis,
Hieracium asteroloma,
Hieracium pollinense,
Hieracium azerbaijanense,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,