Mouse-ear hawkweed - Pilosella officinarum (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Invasive, Images)

Mouse-ear hawkweed

Also known as: Pilosella

Mouse-ear hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum) is a member of the daisy family from Europe and northern Asia. It has become invasive in North America, New Zealand, and Australia. Like many of its relatives, mouse-ear hawkweed tolerates heat and humidity quite well in spite of its northern origins.

Scientific classification

Species

Mouse-ear hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum)

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Spring, Summer, Fall

Bloom Time

20 cm to 30 cm

Plant Height

20 cm to 30 cm

Spread

Green, White, Gray, Silver

Leaf Color

2.5 cm to 8 cm

Flower Size

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Summer, Fall

Growth Season

Slow

Growth Rate

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Distribution of Mouse-ear hawkweed

Distribution Map

Pilosella officinarum, commonly found across Europe and parts of Asia, is native to a wide span of temperate regions. It has spread to continents such as Oceania and South America, but it is not cultivated widely. While mouse-ear hawkweed has established itself in new territories, in certain areas, it is sometimes thought to be potentially competitive with native flora, though it is typically not seen as a major threat. Some regions view mouse-ear hawkweed with cautious scrutiny due to its potential to may have an impact on local ecosystems.

Native

Cultivated

Invasive

Introduced

No species reported

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Habitat

Upland pastures, Meadows, Heaths, Banks, On walls

Hemisphere Trend Curve

Northern

Sorthern

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Low-lying rosette form, up to 8 inches (20 cm) in height and width.

Distinctive felty silver-grey leaves with dense white woolly undersides.

Bright yellow composite flowers resembling miniature daisies on slender stalks.

Erect, slender stem up to 12 inches (30 cm) with fine hairs and reddish tint.

Flat-topped arrangement of numerous yellow petals in dense flower clusters.

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Care Guide for Mouse-ear hawkweed

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Originating from well-drained meadows, mouse-ear hawkweed thrives with moderate moisture, requiring weekly watering to mimic its native conditions. Indoor care necessitates balanced humidity and soil moisture to promote healthy growth while preventing root rot from overwatering.

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Distribution of Mouse-ear hawkweed

Quickly Identify Mouse-ear hawkweed

Care Guide for Mouse-ear hawkweed

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