Plant Profile: Pilosella venosa

Hieracium venosum, often referred to as rattlesnake weed, is a flowering species belonging to the Asteraceae family, commonly known as the aster family. This perennial herbaceous plant typically flowers between May and September and is indigenous to Ontario, Canada, as well as the eastern regions of the United States. Rattlesnake weed thrives in wooded areas and dry clearings, favoring sandy soil and partial shade.

**Habitat:**
Open woodlands, clearings, and thickets.