Wikijunior:Summer Flowers of Northern New England/Hieracium aurantiaca
Orange Hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiaca) | |
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Description:
This plant is very similar to Mouse-ear Hawkweed, except that the flower is bright orange, and it can form a cluster of several flowers on one stem. Because of its bright orange color, Orange Hawkweed is sometimes called The Devil's Paintbrush. Orange Hawkweed is a low-growing plant, with a cluster of hairy leaves growing around the base of the stem, and one or more flowers blooming at the top. Quick Facts: |