Rattlesnake Weed Pilosella venosa
Other plants called Rattlesnake Weed:
Previously known as:
- Hieracium venosum
- Phonetic Spelling
- pil-oh-SEL-uh ven-OH-suh
- Description
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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.
Site:
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
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Wildflower
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Sand
- Soil Drainage:
- Occasionally Dry
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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
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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
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
