Hieracium amplexicaule subsp. spelaeum
Cave Hawkweed
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Hieracium amplexicaule subsp. spelaeum (commonly known as Cave Hawkweed) is a herbaceous perennial within the Asteraceae family. It naturally occurs in Europe. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Hieracium amplexicaule, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Austria, France, Italy, Switzerland
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Germany, Great Britain, Portugal
Base Species & Variations