Picris Hieracioides (Hawkweed oxtongue) — detail, HD Scan, Thalkirchen, Germany, 2025

HA-0226 · HD Scan, Detail, Thalkirchen, Germany, 10/2025, Julian Auch

Picris Hieracioides (Hawkweed oxtongue) — HD Scan, Thalkirchen, Germany, 2025

HA-0227 · HD Scan, Thalkirchen, Germany, 10/2025, Julian Auch

HA-0228 · HD Scan, Thalkirchen, Germany, 10/2025, Julian Auch

HD Scan, Detail, Thalkirchen, Germany, 10/2025, Julian Auch

Hawkweed oxtonguePicris Hieracioides

Picris hieracioides, commonly known as hawkweed oxtongue, is a biennial to perennial wildflower native to Europe and western Asia. It is characterized by its rough, bristly leaves and clusters of yellow, dandelion-like flower heads that bloom from midsummer to autumn. The genus name Picris comes from the Greek word for “bitter,” referring to the plant’s sharp-tasting sap. Its colloquial name “oxtongue” alludes to the coarse texture of its leaves, resembling a cow’s or ox’s tongue. Unlike many similar composites, Picris hieracioides thrives in dry, nutrient-poor soils, making it a hardy species of grasslands and roadside habitats.

Scientific Name

Picris Hieracioides

Family

Asteraceae

Order

Asterales

Lifespan

Perennial

Blossom Color

Yellow

Blossom Symmetry

Radial