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Narrow-leaf Hawkweed

Hieracium umbellatum

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Field Notes

Description:

Bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers that have coarse toothed, narrow leaves. It belongs to the aster family.

Habitat:

Spotted at Tamarac NWR on North River Road. Dry sunny area along the road.

Notes:

The name "Hawkweed" came from the mistaken belief that hawks ate the flowers to improve their vision.

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Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2014

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