Picris hieracioides Hawkweed ox-tongue (Compositae)

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Picris hieracioides
Hawkweed ox-tongue
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The Picris hieracioides plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hawkweed ox-tongue.

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Latin Name:  Picris hieracioides
Common Name:  Hawkweed ox-tongue
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.9   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Grassland and waysides on calcareous soils[17].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a dryish soil but succeeds in most soils[200]. Dislikes shade. Wild plants are an indicator of calcareous soils[200]. Seed is often produced apomictically[17]. Any seedlings from this seed will be genetically identical to the parent plant.

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