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Spotted Hawkweed

Latin Name: Hieracium maculatum

Priority Ranking: High Priority

Identification

Flower: Yellow, dandelion-like flower heads that bloom from late spring to early summer.

Leaves: Narrow, hairy, and dark green with purplish spots.

Stems: Erect, slender, and hairy, growing up to 60 cm tall.

Growing Environment: Prefers well-drained soils in meadows, fields, and disturbed areas.

Growth Habit: A perennial herb that spreads by seeds and creeping stolons, forming dense patches. In situ, Spotted Hawkweed appears as low-growing plants with yellow flowers and spotted leaves in open, grassy habitats.

Priority Ranking: High Priority

Impacts on Environment

Impacts: Moderately invasive in meadows and fields, where it can form dense mats that crowd out native vegetation.