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Hieracium venosum (Rattlesnake weed)
Vick, Albert F. W.

Hieracium venosum L.

Rattlesnake Weed, Rattlesnakeweed

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

USDA Symbol: hive

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Numerous yellow, dandelion-like flower heads in open clusters atop a long, usually leafless flower stalk; sap milky.

This native woodland flower is relatively widespread but most common in areas where rattlesnakes occur, hence the common name. Within the East, 11 other yellow-flowered species of Hieracium occur, nine of them native.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
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Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , FL , GA , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NH , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WV
Canada: ON
Native Distribution: Ontario; New England south to Florida, west to Louisiana, and north to Missouri and Michigan.
Native Habitat: Dry open woods, thickets, and clearings.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade , Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Sandy

Benefit

Conspicuous Flowers: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Hieracium venosum in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Hieracium venosum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hieracium venosum

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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