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< back Common name: Western Hawkweed Scientific name: Hieracium scouler var. albertinum Duration: Perennial Family: Sunflower family (Asteraceae) Habitat: Found on dry to moist soils in open to lightly wooded areas, grows well in full sun to light shade Blooming period: Early summer Color: Yellow flowers, leaves thickly covered with soft, white hairs. Height: 1-2' Planting Time: Fall recommended Pronunciation: Hieracium scouleri (hi-er-AS-ee-um SKOOL-er-ee) Other common names: Hairy Albert, houndstongue hawkweed, Scouler’s woollyweed Forage Value: Palatable to sheep, deer and elk. Historic Uses: A tonic made from the leaves and roots was used by the Okanogan-Colville tribes to treat general maladies. The leaves of this plant were chewed like chewing gum by Native Americans. Miscellany: This species is also identified as Hieracium albertinum and Hieracium cynoglossoides by different botanical authorities. This plant is prized mostly for its attractive foliage. The hairy foliage catches water droplets from the rain or dew in the morning, adding even more to its beauty. Hieracium, derived from the Greek hierax which means "hawk,” the Roman naturalist Pliny believed that hawks fed on plants like these to strengthen their eyesight. scouleri is named for the naturalist John Scouler (1804-1871) who visited the Northwest in 1825-1826. albertinum- refers to Alberta, Canada. Photo credit: (top left and middle) J.W. Jensen; (right) T. Heekin	out of stock
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