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Definition of hieracium

hieracium

/ˌhaɪəˈreɪsiəm/
hi · er · a · ci · um
Plural:hieracia
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hieracium Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large and taxonomically complex genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), commonly known as hawkweeds, typically characterized by yellow, orange, or red dandelion-like flowers.

Example

"The alpine meadow was densely dotted with vibrant species of hieracium that thrived in the rocky soil."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for hieracium

• Nearby Words

hibbertia
hibiscus
hickory
hieracium
hieracosphinx
high
highway

Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'hieracium', derived from Ancient Greek 'hierákion', which stems from 'hiérax' meaning 'hawk'. Ancient folklore suggested that hawks consumed the plant's sap to sharpen their eyesight.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hieracium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hieracium
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