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Search Term(s): Hieracium gronovii   (1 record found)

ASTERACEAE
Aster Family
Hieracium gronovii  (hairy hawkweed)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Hieracium: from the ancient Greek hierax, a hawk, referring to the belief that hawks fed on the plant to strengthen their eyesight; gronovii: for Jan Fredrik Gronon (1690-1762)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
August-September
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Open areas on well-drained soils
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Common
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
4
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Ancient Sand Ridge Forest
Beach and Dune Habitats (Shrublands)
Early Successional Herbaceous Upland Habitats (Piedmont Native Grassland)
Early Successional Shrub/Brush Upland Habitats (Coastal Plain Old Field)
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