Hieracium scabrum

Found throughout the state, this hawkweed grows in edges and thin soils where competition is not too intense. Unlike introduced hawkweeds, there are leaves along the stem at bloom time. Milky latex in/on broken stems. See Botphoto.info for ID info.

Seedling

Hieracium scabrum seedling
Notice how hairy the leaves are. Very rough texture.
R. Parker

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
rough hawkweed
sticky hawkweed
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Light: 
Part Sun
Part Shade
Soil: 
Sandy
Well-drained
Can be weedy

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