Flower Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| English Name | Mouse-ear Hawkweed |
| Scientific Name | Pilosella officinarum |
| MainColor | Yellow |
| PlantType |  Herb |
| Distribution |  Cultivated |
| Season Found | May (May - Oct) |
| ImageUrl | Pilosella-002 |
| Photographer | DP |
| Location Found | Kings Langley |
| Country Found | UK |
| Last Updated | 08 September 2026 |
| Photo Quality | A |
Flower Details
Description
Mouse-ear Hawkweed is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of grey-green, hairy leaves and a single, unbranched stem bearing a yellow flower head. The plant typically grows up to 30 cm tall and flowers from May to August. Its leaves and stems are covered in dense, white hairs giving it a distinctive appearance.
Distribution
This species is native to Europe and western Asia but has been introduced to North America and other regions. It is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Medicinal/Other Uses
— No significant medicinal uses.
Edibility
Inedible - the plant is not considered suitable for consumption due to its bitter taste and lack of nutritional value.
Human Toxicity
Non_ToxicNon Toxic - there are no known harmful effects to humans from handling or ingesting this plant.
Pet Toxicity
Non Toxic - the plant poses no known risk to pets if ingested.
Active Compounds
None known.