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. |