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n. - Any of numerous often hairy plants of the genus Hieracium having yellow or orange flowers that resemble the dandelion; Any of various plants of the genus Pilosella.

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  • Earlier it was the hawkweed that had gone to seed, now it's the chicory!
  • Nothing particular new in the flora report, just lots of hawkweed and buttercups and such.
  • Nothing particular new to report on the route -- same daisies, lupines, hawkweed, and roses.
  • Vetch and clovers adding their floral display to the previously-mentioned hawkweed and lupines.
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