Hieracium lucidum (Sparviere di Monte Gallo)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Hieracium |
| Species | lucidum |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Sicily, exclusively on Mt. Gallo. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Flowering Period | October, November |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A critically endangered plant with basal leaves which cluster on the ground and bears yellow flowers. |
| Habitat | Northern slopes of calcareous cliffs with humid winds. |
| Leaf Description | Leather in texture, smooth with few hairs. |
| Flower Description | Single yellow flowers similar to petals group together to create the illusion of a single flower. |