Pronounced (approximate): py-loh-SEL-ah ses-pih-TOH-sah
Several yellow flower heads form a compact cluster. Long hairs occur on leaves and flowering stems.
Meadow Hawkweed (Pilosella caespitosa): field photograph. Tap the photo to open the gallery.
Family Asteraceae
Life cycle Perennial
Blooms June – August
Height 1 to 3 feet
Habitat sun; open fields, roadsides, disturbed soil, high grade prairie
Common names: Meadow Hawkweed
Bloom timing varies with latitude, weather and local conditions.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
sun; open fields, roadsides, disturbed soil, high grade prairie. Flowering season: June – August.
Orange Hawkweed has orange-red heads. Other yellow hawkweeds require comparison of hairs, leaves and branching.
Several yellow flower heads form a compact cluster.
Long hairs occur on leaves and flowering stems.
Leaves are mainly basal, with few smaller stem leaves. Pair close views with a photograph of the whole plant.
15 field photographs. Select a photograph to enlarge it; use Load more photos to see the rest.
Introduced in North America; native to Europe.
Reported U.S. distribution
CT, DC, DE, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY
Includes native and introduced state records where listed; a state record does not imply occurrence in every county.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Meadow Hawkweed in the flower quiz, or compare it with other plants in the guide.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.