Western Hawkweed, skyview at 2200 m. (Hieracium albertinum) Member of the Aster family.
Hawkweed is a perennial which is densely pubescent with long white hairs
and a milky sap found in the entire plant. According to Charles Johnson,
Hawkweed was used as a source of chewing gum by Native Americans.
Eagle Cap Wilderness . . .





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