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Leontodon
Also called Hawkbits
Leontodon is a genus of plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae, commonly known as hawkbits.
Their English name derives from the mediaeval belief that hawks ate the plant to improve their eyesight. Although originally only native to Eurasia and North Africa, some species have since become established in other countries, including the United States and New Zealand.
Seeds of Leontodon species are an important food source for certain bird species.
In Crete, the roots of the species Leontodon tuberosus are eaten raw and its leaves are eaten steamed.
Bristly hawkbit · Rigid Hawkbit · Composite · Leontodon tuberosus
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