Sticky Hawkweed

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Hieracium amplexicaule

Sticky Hawkweed, a reference photo
Photo: H. Zell · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Hieracium amplexicaule, commonly known as sticky hawkweed, is a perennial herb belonging to the family Asteraceae. This species is native to certain regions of Europe and has been introduced to other parts of the world, where it is considered a xenophyte.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Sticky Hawkweed being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Species
Hieracium amplexicaule

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