Leontodon hispidus
Bristly Hawkbit, Greater Hawkbit
Also known as: Leontodon chondrillaefolius Scop. +4 more
- Leontodon chondrillaefolius Scop.
- Leontodon hastilis var. hispidus Neilr.
- Leontodon hispidus var. glabratus (Koch) Bisch.
- Leontodon proteiformis subsp. proteiformis
- Virea hispida var. hispida
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Leontodon hispidus (commonly known as Bristly hawkbit or Greater Hawkbit) is a herbaceous perennial within the Asteraceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Ukraine, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Connecticut, Falkland Is., Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms