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Pilosella venosa

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Previously known as:

  • Hieracium venosum
Phonetic Spelling
pil-oh-SEL-uh ven-OH-suh
Description

Hieracium venosum, commonly known as the rattlesnake weed, is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae or aster family. This perennial herbaceous plant blooms from May to September and is native to Ontario, Canada and the eastern half of the United States. Rattlesnake weed can be found in woody regions and in dry clearings where it prefers sandy soil and part-shade.

 

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Open woods, clearing, thickets

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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Pilosella
    Species:
    venosa
    Family:
    Asteraceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Eastern North America, Canada
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Wildflower
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
    Soil Texture:
    Sand
    Soil Drainage:
    Occasionally Dry
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Summer
    Flower Size:
    < 1 inch
    Flower Description:
    0.5-0.75 in. yellow dandelion-like flowers in an open cluster; leafless floral stalk
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Purple/Lavender
    Leaf Shape:
    Elliptical
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Heavy purple-red veining on 1.5-6 in., elliptical basal leaves; purplish and hairy below
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No