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Kendall County (IL) Forest Preserve District Orange
Hawkweed (Devil's
Paintbrush) The non-native Orange Hawkweed is a European invasive that has spread into our area from the north (in Minnesota it has taken over entire fields). It likes part shade to full sun and occurs in dry fields, roadsides and disturbed areas. It is an erect perennial with a central flower stem, 6-24" tall, emerging from a basal rosette of leaves 2-5" long and up to 1" wide. The leaves and stem are both covered in long hairs. At the apex of the stem is a compact cluster of 5 or more dandelion-like flowers on short hairy stalks. Each flower is ¾-1" across that is deep red-orange to orange to yellow-orange.
Orange Hawkweed along Route 71 June 4, 2015
Orange Hawkweed along Route 71 June 4, 2015
Orange Hawkweed along Route 71 June 3, 2015
Orange Hawkweed (basil leaves) along Route 71 August 8, 2013 Click here for more information. Copyright © 2011-2017 by Kendall County Forest Preserve District. All Rights Reserved. |
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