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Plant Studies 14 - Northern Hawkweed

Latin; Hieracium umbellatum (Hierax=hawk in latin. Umbellata=umbrella)
The Greeks believe that hawks can improve their eyesight by eating the nectar of the flowers. Hence the name.
Other names; Flockfibbla, Skjermsveve, Smalbladet høgeurt, Ястребинка зонтичная, 山柳菊
It blooms in August (northern Scandinavia).
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