Hieracium
- noun
- /ˌhaɪəˈreɪʃiəm/
- Specialized
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hieracium
- The meadow was dotted with bright yellow Hieracium flowers throughout the summer.
Examples
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Some gardeners plant Hieracium as ground cover despite its invasive reputation.
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Researchers collected several specimens of Hieracium for the herbarium study.
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The Hieracium species are often found in meadows.
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Many gardeners appreciate Hieracium for its resilience.
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Researchers collected several specimens of Hieracium for the herbarium study.
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Some gardeners plant Hieracium as ground cover despite its invasive reputation.
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The meadow was dotted with bright yellow Hieracium flowers throughout the summer.
Synonyms
A large group of hairy plants that live many years and look like small yellow daisies called hawkweeds
Compounds
- Specialized
A large group of hairy plants that live many years and look like small yellow daisies called hawkweeds
- Specialized
A small wild plant native to North America with purple veins on its round leaves
- Specialized
A bright orange-red flower that spreads quickly and often becomes an unwanted weed in meadows
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hieracium comes from the Greek hierax, meaning 'hawk'; people once believed hawks ate the plant to improve their sight, so the flowers became known as 'hawkweeds'. That's why Hieracium is the scientific name for the yellow, hairy wildflowers you find in meadows.
