Hawkweed non-native
(Hieracium spp)

Description:
They are common perennials, occurring worldwide . They are usually small and weedy. Only a few are ornamental plants. Most are considered to be troublesome weeds.

They grow to 5-100 cm tall, and feature clusters of yellow, orange or red flower heads, similar to dandelions, atop a long, fuzzy stalk.

Hawkweed is a slang name taken from folklore which says that hawks would chew on the plant to improve their eyesight.

Hawkweeds are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Autumnal Rustic, Broad-barred White, Dot Moth, Hebrew Character, Large Yellow Underwing, Lime-speck Pug and The Shark and also by small beetles.

• Mechanical:They are common perennials, occurring worldwide . They are usually small and weedy. Only a few are ornamental plants. Most are considered to be troublesome weeds. They grow to 5-100 cm tall, and feature clusters of yellow, orange or red flower heads, similar to dandelions, atop a long, fuzzy stalk. Hawkweed is a slang name taken from folklore which says that hawks would chew on the plant to improve their eyesight. Hawkweeds are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Autumnal Rustic, Broad-barred White, Dot Moth, Hebrew Character, Large Yellow Underwing, Lime-speck Pug and The Shark and also by small beetles.
• Biological: Not Known.
• Herbicide: They are common perennials, occurring worldwide . They are usually small and weedy. Only a few are ornamental plants. Most are considered to be troublesome weeds. They grow to 5-100 cm tall, and feature clusters of yellow, orange or red flower heads, similar to dandelions, atop a long, fuzzy stalk. Hawkweed is a slang name taken from folklore which says that hawks would chew on the plant to improve their eyesight. Hawkweeds are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Autumnal Rustic, Broad-barred White, Dot Moth, Hebrew Character, Large Yellow Underwing, Lime-speck Pug and The Shark and also by small beetles.

For More Information:
Detailed information about Hawkweed is available at the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board Web Site.