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UK Rough Hawkbit

Herb Icon Naturalized Flower     Edible Symbol 
Image of Rough Hawkbit
Leontodon hispidus
Family: Asteraceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Rough Hawkbit
Scientific Name Leontodon hispidus
MainColor Yellow
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Naturalized Flower Naturalized
Season Found June (Jun - Oct)
ImageUrl Leontodon-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Chorleywood
Country Found UK
Last Updated 07 September 2026
Photo Quality A

Flower Details

Description

Rough Hawkbit is a perennial herb with bright yellow dandelion-like flowers and hairy stems and leaves. It typically grows to a height of 10 to 60 cm and blooms from June to September.

Distribution

This species is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides across the continent.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

Edible - leaves can be consumed raw or cooked, often used in salads.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - generally safe for pets, with no known toxic effects.

Active Compounds

Taraxasterol, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids.

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