Hieracium laevigatum

Hieracium laevigatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Hieracium
Species: H. laevigatum
Binomial name
Hieracium laevigatum
Willd. 1803
Synonyms[1]

Hieracium laevigatum or smooth hawkweed is a Eurasian plant species in the dandelion tribe within the sunflower family. It is widespread across much of Europe and western Asia.[2] It is very similar to Hieracium sabaudum and can be found on dry, more or less nutrient rich soil in light woods, grassy embankments and fields, or on walls.[3]

Hieracium laevigatum is an herb up to 60 cm (2 feet) tall, with leaves on the stem rather than in a rosette at the bottom. Leaves are lance-shaped, up to 10 cm (4 inches) long, with large teeth along the edge. One stalk branches toward the top, producing numerous flower heads. Each head has several ray flowers but no disc flowers.[4]

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