New england hawkweed (Hieracium sabaudum, Sp. Pl.: 804 (1753))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 804 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Hieracium

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Türkiye

Description

The New England hawkweed, scientifically known as Hieracium sabaudum, is a plant species that belongs to the Asteraceae family. Originally documented in the seminal botanical work Species Plantarum, authored by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, this plant boasts a long-standing historical significance in the study of European flora.

Native to a wide range of environments, the New England hawkweed can be found thriving from the temperate regions of Europe all the way to Türkiye. This broad geographic distribution highlights the plant’s adaptability to various climatic conditions and soil types. A member of the extensive Asteraceae family, which is renowned for its diverse species of flowering plants, Hieracium sabaudum shares common characteristics with other members of this group, including the unique arrangement of its flowers and specific leaf patterns.

Growing predominantly in open, grassy areas, the New England hawkweed is characterized by its vibrant yellow flowers, which form in clusters atop slender, upright stems. The leaves are typically lance-shaped and can vary significantly in size, depending on the local environmental conditions. This plant plays a crucial role in the ecosystems it inhabits, offering nectar and pollen to various insects, especially bees, which are essential for pollination.

Botanists and plant enthusiasts often observe Hieracium sabaudum for its notable resilience and its ability to colonize new areas, sometimes even being considered a weed in certain contexts. Despite this, its contribution to biodiversity and its use in understanding plant distribution and adaptation make it a subject of continuous interest.

In summary, the New England hawkweed, or Hieracium sabaudum, remains a vital species within the Asteraceae family, celebrated for its historical documentation by Linnæus and its versatile presence across Europe to Türkiye. Its ecological importance and characteristic floral beauty render it a significant plant both in botanical studies and natural habitats.

Common Names

Nld: boshavikskruid
Pol: jastrzębiec sabaudzki
Est: kare hunditubakas
Lav: meža mauraga
Eng: new england hawkweed, autumn hawkweed, european hawkweed, european king devil, exmoor hawkweed, savoy hawkweed, sharp-toothed hawkweed, yellow-glandular hawkweed
Slv: savojska škržolica
Deu: savoyer habichtskraut
Ita: sparviere di savoia
Fra: epervière de savoie, épervière de savoie
Nor: gullflok
Lit: šakotoji vanagė
Swe: savojfibbla
En: New England hawkweed, European hawkweed, Autumn Hawkweed, European king devil, Exmoor Hawkweed, Sharp-toothed Hawkweed, Yellow-glandular Hawkweed, Savoy hawkweed
Be: Ястрабок савойскі
Cs: Jestřábník savojský
Nl: Boshavikskruid
Et: Kare hunditubakas
Fr: Epervière de savoie, Épervière de Savoie
De: Savoyer Habichtskraut
It: Sparviere di Savoia
Lv: Meža mauraga
Lt: Šakotoji vanagė
No: Gullflok
Pl: Jastrzębiec sabaudzki
Sl: Savojska škržolica
Sv: Savojfibbla
: New england hawkweed

Synonyms

• Hieracioides flexuosa (Moench)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Italy (native)
• Krym (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Poland (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• British Columbia (introduced)
• Connecticut (introduced)
• Maine (introduced)
• Masachusettes (introduced)
• New Jersey (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Nova Scotia (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Oct 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 3, 2022 by valerie boutoille (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 9, 2022 by emilienpeyrard0742 (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 24, 2022 by filip.svoboda (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 4, 2022 by Petr Harant (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Aug 16, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

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Taken Sep 24, 2022 by filip.svoboda (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 25, 2021 by jane lovett (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 4, 2022 by Petr Harant (cc-by-sa)

Habit

Taken Aug 16, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 16, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 25, 2021 by jane lovett (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 24, 2022 by filip.svoboda (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 4, 2022 by Petr Harant (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Aug 16, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 16, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 16, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 24, 2022 by filip.svoboda (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 25, 2021 by jane lovett (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Jul 9, 2022 by joshua jebin (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 1, 2022 by Olivier Simon (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 19, 2022 by Gaël Covain (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Sep 3, 2020 by santepIab (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 21, 2017 by Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3136606)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:222584-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Hieracium sabaudum L.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 5.5

Ph minimum: 5.0

Light: 6

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Bloom months: [‘aug’, ‘sep’]

Soil nutriments: 3