About Hieracium megacephalum Nash
Common Names and Basic Classification
Hieracium megacephalum, commonly called coastal plain hawkweed or bigheaded hawkweed, is a North American plant species. It belongs to the tribe Cichorieae in the family Asteraceae.
Distribution Range
This species grows only in the southeastern United States, specifically within Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas.
Growth Form and Height
Hieracium megacephalum is an herb that reaches up to 40 cm (16 in) in height.
Leaf Arrangement
It produces leaves along its stem as well as a rosette of leaves at its base.
Leaf Characteristics
Its leaves can grow up to 120 mm (4.7 in) long, and sometimes have toothed edges.
Inflorescence Structure
A single stalk can produce up to 50 flower heads arranged in a flat-topped cluster.
Flower Head Composition
Each flower head holds 20 to 50 yellow ray flowers, and has no disc flowers.
