Hawkweed (Hieracium umbellatum)

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Hieracium umbellatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Apomictic (reproduce by seeds formed without sexual fusion). The plant is self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves. No further details are given except that the sub-species H. umbellatum japonicum is used. — No further details are given except that the sub-species H.; umbellatum japonicum is used.

Habitat & North American Range

Roadsides, banks, open woods, copses, heaths and rocks, mainly in lowland areas. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)