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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.
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