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Hawkweeds (Pilosella)
There are hundreds of species of flowering plants in the hawkweeds genus. These plants can be found on all continents except Antarctica. In areas where they have been introduced some species are classed as invasive and can crowd out native species. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Hawkweeds
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Attributes of Hawkweeds
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Hawkweeds
Distribution of Hawkweeds
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Distribution Map of Hawkweeds
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Hawkweeds
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Hawkweeds requires moderate care, thriving in situations with plenty of light and well-draining soil. A general overview of hawkweeds's basic care needs includes a preference for full sun to partial shade, consistent watering with a focus on allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and a tolerance for a range of average room temperatures. Common challenges for hawkweeds include susceptibility to pests such as aphids and environmental stresses if overwatered. Seasonal considerations involve reducing water intake during winter and possibly dividing or repotting in spring as the plant reawakens from dormancy.
How to Water Hawkweeds?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hawkweeds?
How to Propagate Hawkweeds?
How to Plant Hawkweeds?
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8 most common species：
Fox-and-cubs
Pilosella aurantiaca is a species of flower in the same family as the daisy; it is native to the alpine region of Europe and considered an invasive weed in parts of Canada and Australia. Fox-and-cubs is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its vibrant orange-yellow blooms which are attractive to many different species of pollinators.
Mouse-ear hawkweed
Mouse-ear hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum) is a member of the daisy family from Europe and northern Asia. It has become invasive in North America, New Zealand, and Australia. Like many of its relatives, mouse-ear hawkweed tolerates heat and humidity quite well in spite of its northern origins.
Fox-and-cubs
Fox-and-cubs (Pilosella aurantiaca subsp. aurantiaca) is a low-growing plant with shallow fibrous roots. Fox-and-cubs is an aggressive competitor of pasture grasses and has therefore been named as a noxious weed in many areas.
Meadow hawkweed
Meadow hawkweed is a creeping perennial very similar in appearance to Pale Hawkweed (Pilosella floribunda). The two can be distinguished by the hair that meadow hawkweed grows on both sides of its leaves. It is a popular ornamental plant but is considered an invader in many regions because of its rapid growth.
Rattlesnake hawkweed
Rattlesnake hawkweed (Pilosella venosa) is a perennial herbaceous wildflower. Yellow, dandelion-type flowers bloom throughout summer. This plant grows best in partial shade and dry, sandy soil. It is considered a noxious weed in some regions of the United States.
Meadow hawkweed
In ancient times, people used meadow hawkweed (Pilosella caespitosa subsp. caespitosa) in a futile attempt to cure eyesight. That’s because Pliny the Elder, inventor of what was to become the modern-day encyclopedia, disseminated this wildly inaccurate information. It’s an indigenous European weed that was introduced to other parts of the world because of its ornamental value.
Cymose mouse-ear hawkweed
Cymose mouse-ear hawkweed is closely related to the mouse-ear hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum), but they differ because the mouse-ear hawkweed only produces one flower to a stem. Cymose mouse-ear hawkweed's flowers are similar in appearance to the common dandelion.
White hawkweed
White hawkweed (Pilosella albiflora) is common in North America, where it grows in forested habitats. It resembles the common dandelion, but can be distinguished because each plant has multiple flower heads, sometimes as many as 50-plus.
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Fox-and-cubs
Fox-and-cubs
Pilosella aurantiaca is a species of flower in the same family as the daisy; it is native to the alpine region of Europe and considered an invasive weed in parts of Canada and Australia. Fox-and-cubs is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its vibrant orange-yellow blooms which are attractive to many different species of pollinators.
Mouse-ear hawkweed
Mouse-ear hawkweed
Mouse-ear hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum) is a member of the daisy family from Europe and northern Asia. It has become invasive in North America, New Zealand, and Australia. Like many of its relatives, mouse-ear hawkweed tolerates heat and humidity quite well in spite of its northern origins.
Fox-and-cubs
Fox-and-cubs
Fox-and-cubs (Pilosella aurantiaca subsp. aurantiaca) is a low-growing plant with shallow fibrous roots. Fox-and-cubs is an aggressive competitor of pasture grasses and has therefore been named as a noxious weed in many areas.
Meadow hawkweed
Meadow hawkweed
Meadow hawkweed is a creeping perennial very similar in appearance to Pale Hawkweed (Pilosella floribunda). The two can be distinguished by the hair that meadow hawkweed grows on both sides of its leaves. It is a popular ornamental plant but is considered an invader in many regions because of its rapid growth.
Rattlesnake hawkweed
Rattlesnake hawkweed
Rattlesnake hawkweed (Pilosella venosa) is a perennial herbaceous wildflower. Yellow, dandelion-type flowers bloom throughout summer. This plant grows best in partial shade and dry, sandy soil. It is considered a noxious weed in some regions of the United States.
Meadow hawkweed
Meadow hawkweed
In ancient times, people used meadow hawkweed (Pilosella caespitosa subsp. caespitosa) in a futile attempt to cure eyesight. That’s because Pliny the Elder, inventor of what was to become the modern-day encyclopedia, disseminated this wildly inaccurate information. It’s an indigenous European weed that was introduced to other parts of the world because of its ornamental value.
Cymose mouse-ear hawkweed
Cymose mouse-ear hawkweed
Cymose mouse-ear hawkweed is closely related to the mouse-ear hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum), but they differ because the mouse-ear hawkweed only produces one flower to a stem. Cymose mouse-ear hawkweed's flowers are similar in appearance to the common dandelion.
White hawkweed
White hawkweed
White hawkweed (Pilosella albiflora) is common in North America, where it grows in forested habitats. It resembles the common dandelion, but can be distinguished because each plant has multiple flower heads, sometimes as many as 50-plus.
Hairy hawkweed
Hairy hawkweed
The Pilosella longipila is a plant related to dandelions that is native to North America. It is common in the central parts of Canada and the United States. It is generally found growing around moist areas.
Prickly hawkweed
Prickly hawkweed
Prickly hawkweed (Pilosella horrida) is named horrida, which is Latin for bristly, because of its sharp-haired leaves. It is also sometimes referred to as Shaggy Hawkweed. If you want to see this plant in the wild you'll need to scale the mountains of its native western North America and spot it in conifer forests.
Mouse-ear-hawkweed
Mouse-ear-hawkweed
Mouse-ear-hawkweed boasts a rosette of oblong green leaves, from which emerge slender, furry stems topped with clusters of dainty yellow flowers. This perennial herb thrives in well-lit grasslands, adapting to a range of soils. Its hairy leaves and stems provide resilience against predation and help conserve moisture, key to its survival in variable climates.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Hawkweeds
Pilosella
There are hundreds of species of flowering plants in the hawkweeds genus. These plants can be found on all continents except Antarctica. In areas where they have been introduced some species are classed as invasive and can crowd out native species.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Hawkweeds
Feedback
Attributes of Hawkweeds
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Hawkweeds
Distribution of Hawkweeds
Feedback
Distribution Map of Hawkweeds
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Hawkweeds
Feedback
Hawkweeds requires moderate care, thriving in situations with plenty of light and well-draining soil. A general overview of hawkweeds's basic care needs includes a preference for full sun to partial shade, consistent watering with a focus on allowing the soil to dry between waterings, and a tolerance for a range of average room temperatures. Common challenges for hawkweeds include susceptibility to pests such as aphids and environmental stresses if overwatered. Seasonal considerations involve reducing water intake during winter and possibly dividing or repotting in spring as the plant reawakens from dormancy.
How to Water Hawkweeds?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Hawkweeds?
How to Propagate Hawkweeds?
How to Plant Hawkweeds?
Exploring the Hawkweeds Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Fox-and-cubs
Pilosella aurantiaca is a species of flower in the same family as the daisy; it is native to the alpine region of Europe and considered an invasive weed in parts of Canada and Australia. Fox-and-cubs is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant due to its vibrant orange-yellow blooms which are attractive to many different species of pollinators.
Mouse-ear hawkweed
Mouse-ear hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum) is a member of the daisy family from Europe and northern Asia. It has become invasive in North America, New Zealand, and Australia. Like many of its relatives, mouse-ear hawkweed tolerates heat and humidity quite well in spite of its northern origins.
Fox-and-cubs
Fox-and-cubs (Pilosella aurantiaca subsp. aurantiaca) is a low-growing plant with shallow fibrous roots. Fox-and-cubs is an aggressive competitor of pasture grasses and has therefore been named as a noxious weed in many areas.
Meadow hawkweed
Meadow hawkweed is a creeping perennial very similar in appearance to Pale Hawkweed (Pilosella floribunda). The two can be distinguished by the hair that meadow hawkweed grows on both sides of its leaves. It is a popular ornamental plant but is considered an invader in many regions because of its rapid growth.
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All Species of Hawkweeds
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
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