hawkweed

• Nom désignant toute plante du genre Pilosella ou de nombreuses plantes souvent velues du genre Hieracium, à fleurs jaunes ou orangées rappelant le pissenlit.

A noun referring to any of various plants of the genus Pilosella, or numerous often hairy plants of the genus Hieracium, which have yellow or orange flowers resembling the dandelion.

1. Plant of the genus PilosellaB2formal

   Any of several plants belonging to the genus Pilosella, often characterized by their small, daisy-like flowers and hairy leaves.

   Piloselle

   • Hawkweed species from the Pilosella genus are commonly found in alpine meadows.
   • The gardener identified a wild hawkweed growing among the grass.
   • Pilosella hawkweeds are known for their ability to spread quickly through stolons.

   Synonymesmouse-ear hawkweed

2. Plant of the genus HieraciumB2formal

   Any of numerous, often hairy plants in the genus Hieracium, typically producing clusters of yellow or orange flowers resembling dandelions.

   Épervière

   • Hawkweed from the Hieracium genus is a common wildflower in North America.
   • The yellow hawkweed brightened the roadside with its numerous flower heads.
   • Botanists noted that Hieracium hawkweeds often hybridize, making identification challenging.