Hawkbit

Hawkbit is a flower which resembles Dandelion. There are several species of Hawkbit belonging to the genus Leontodon and the family Compositae. Originally native to Europe and Asia they are now distributed worldwide.

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In medieval times it was believed that hawks ate the plant to improve their eyesight, hence the name.

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