Rattlesnake Hawkweed is a native wildflower of dry, rocky, and sandy forest openings across eastern North America, with distinctive purple-veined basal leaves resembling a rattlesnake's markings. Its dandelion-like yellow flowers are an important nectar source for many small native bees and hover flies in open forest habitats.
Best time to see a Rattlesnake Hawkweed
The best time to see a Rattlesnake Hawkweed is April–May, when about 75% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 10,985 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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