Leontodon hispidus Rough hawkbit (Compositae)

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Leontodon hispidus
Rough hawkbit
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The Leontodon hispidus plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rough hawkbit.

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Latin Name:  Leontodon hispidus
Common Name:  Rough hawkbit
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Meadows, roadside verges etc, usually on calcareous soils and avoiding shade12, 17].

Cultivation Notes: An easily grown and tolerant plant[K], it prefers a sunny position in a well-drained soil[200] and does well on clay. A good bee and butterfly plant[108, 200], it grows well in the spring meadow[24].

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