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Meadow Hawkweed | Hieracium pratense

Perennial; leaves are hairy on both sides, up to 6 inches long, and mostly laying flat on the ground. Stems, leaves, and bracts have dense blackish hairs and milky sap. Small bright yellow flowers in clusters at the top of stems.

 

Plant Details

Habitat NotesForest meadows, pastures, and roadsides, moist grasslands, abandoned fields or home sites, clear cuts, and established lawns and gardens.
Mature Height1-3’