Pilosella aurantiaca (L.) F.W.Schultz & Sch.Bip.
Pilosella aurantiaca
Pilosella aurantiaca, commonly known as fox-and-cubs or orange hawkweed, is a perennial flowering plant native to alpine regions of central and southern Europe. It features a low-growing habit with shallow fibrous roots and a basal rosette of elliptical to lanceolate leaves. The plant exudes a milky juice from all parts and has stems covered with short, stiff, blackish trichomes. The flowers are orange to red, highly visible to pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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Asterales
Asteraceae
Pilosella
The plant exudes a milky juice from all parts, and its chemistry includes compounds with diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. These compounds are found in herbal teas prepared from the leaves and flowers.
In folk medicine, this plant has been used for respiratory infections, digestive problems, skin conditions, and as a natural remedy for blood sugar control and high blood pressure. It is also valued in horticulture for its ornamental flowers, which are attractive to pollinators.
June and July
60 centimeters (24 inches)
Orange to red
Alpine regions of central and southern Europe, as well as meadows and open, undisturbed natural areas.
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