Species Detail Forb

Flower head Granite Mtn - Tr 261 - Sue Smith		Yavapai County Native & Naturalized Plants Hieracium fendleri - yellow hawkweed Synonyms: Heteropleura fendleri Other Common Names: yellow hawksbeard, Fendler's hawkweed Plant Form: Forb or Subshrub Family: Asteraceae
Flower head Granite Mtn - Tr 261 - Sue Smith


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Forb Plant Description

Origin: Native Life Cycle: Perennial Similar Species: Hieracium sp.
General Desc: Leafless main stem is erect and originates at basal center. Various flower stems branch out from main stem.
Identification notes: A very hairy stem and ovate hairy leaves with an obviously white central vein at least on the younger leaves and small yellow flowers with about 10 rays with 4 or 5 shallow notches in each one distinguishes this species from other Hieracium sp.
Height: 20 inches

Habitat

Habitat Description: Mostly open pine forests, near springs.
Plant Communities: Pinyon Juniper Woodland, Montane Conifer Forest, Riparian
Elevation: 5500 - 9500 feet

Flower Characteristics

Color: Yellow Shape: Daisy or dandelion-like in clusters Tubular: N Flowering Period: May - Aug
Description: Has multiple rays with notches in each ray. To 1/2 inch wide by 3/4 inch long. Flower stems originate at different locations on main stem but flowers are at the same approximate height (Corymb flower cluster).

Leaf and Stem Characteristics

Leaf Color: Green Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Shape: Narrow Leaf Margin: Smooth Leaf Attachment: Basal Leaves Clasp: N
Hairs: Leaves and stems Spines: N
Leaf Description: Leaves are to 5 inches long with the widest section of the leaf between the middle and the tip. Described as elliptic or oval but is much longer than wide. Has lighter green color on the underside of the leaf.

Fruit and Seed Characteristics

Fruit Color: White and light brown
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit Notes: Achenes persist on stems resembling a "dandelion". The achenes are tan with longitudinal lines. Pappus has more than 20 white bristles.


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