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Orange Hawkweed

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Orange Hawkweed
Pilosella Aurantiaca
Order: Asterales Family: Asteraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Orange Hawkweed
MainColor Orange
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season June
ImageUrl Pilosella-001
Photographer DP
Location Shaftesbury
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Orange Hawkweed is a perennial herb with vibrant orange-red flowers and a rosette of hairy leaves. It typically grows up to 30 cm tall and features a milky sap. The plant blooms from June to August, attracting various pollinators.

Distribution

Native to alpine regions of Central and Southern Europe, it has spread to parts of North America and New Zealand. It thrives in meadows, roadsides, and pastures, often in well-drained soils.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not considered suitable for human consumption due to lack of nutritional or culinary value.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - considered safe for pets with no reported adverse effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

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