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Orange Hawkweed

Pilosella aurantaca

Photo by VonSelmer
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Description:

A hairy, mostly leafless stalk with several orange flower heads; milky sap. Basal leaves 2-10" (5-25 cm) long, oblong, untoothed, with stiff hairs. 1-3' (30-90 cm) in height. Flowering May-August.

Habitat:

Pastures & roadsides

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Pilosella aurantiaca

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Orange Hawkweed

Pilosella aurantiaca

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