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Hawkweed (Hieracium umbellatum) is a perennial forb or herb that thrives in light to heavy soils with a preference for moisture levels that are moist, making it adaptable to environments with a slightly acidic to neutral soil composition. Hawkweed (Latin: Hieracium umbellatum) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Hawkweed is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Hawkweed is a member native to AFG, ASK, ALB, ABT, ALT, and AMU. Hawkweed is a perennial forb or herb that thrives in light to medium and heavy soils, preferring sandy conditions.
Hawkweed grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 6/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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