Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Fall Hawkbit
MainColor	Yellow
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Native
Season	June
ImageUrl	Scorzoneroides-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A low-growing perennial wildflower with yellow, dandelion-like flower heads that appear from late summer into autumn. It has slender, branched stems and basal rosettes of narrow leaves. Often confused with dandelions, but its flowers are smaller and less robust.

Distribution

Native to Europe and widespread throughout the UK, especially in grasslands, roadside verges, and meadows.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Traditionally used in folk medicine for digestive issues, though rarely used today.

Edibility

The young leaves are edible in small amounts, similar to dandelion greens, but are bitter.

Human Toxicity

No known toxicity to humans or pets.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Flavonoids, bitter sesquiterpene lactones