Hieracium venosum
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Rattlesnake weed
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHieracium venosum (Robin's plantain, rattlesnakeweed, or rattlesnake hawkweed) is a species of hawkweed in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae. It is widespread and common in south-central Canada (Ontario) and the eastern United States (from Michigan east to Maine and south as far as Florida and Mississippi). Its common name comes from the fact that environments it is found in are typically also a home to rattlesnakes. Hieracium venosum is a hairy herb up to 45 cm (18 inches) tall, with most of the leaves crowded around the base of the stem. One plant can produce as many as 20 flower heads, each with 30–45 yellow ray flowers but no disc flowers. It is a perennial that blooms from May to September, and prefers shady conditions with dry, sandy soil.
Description
Compact perennial reaching 0.3 m in height with hermaphrodite flowers. Hardy to UK zone 3. Adapts to light sandy, medium loamy, and heavy clay soils across mildly acid, neutral, and basic pH ranges. Grows in semi-shade to full sun with preference for moist soil.
Edible Uses
No edible uses are known for this plant.
Medicinal Uses
A compound infusion made from the root has been used to treat bowel complaints.
Distribution
It is a cool temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 3.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Cultivation
222130 200
Other Uses
No other uses are known for this plant.
References (2)
- Beckstrom-Sternberg, Stephen M., and James A. Duke. "The Foodplant Database." http://probe.nalusda.gov:8300/cgi-bin/browse/foodplantdb.(ACEDB version 4.0 - data version July 1994) (As Hieracium sp.)
- Jackes, D. A., Edible Forest Gardens
