Can You Eat Hawkweed

Field hawkweed leaves are quite hairy and the hairs are very noticeable. Close-up side view of a grouping of flowering Field Hawkweed, taken last year (02jun07). Neither plant appears to have any medicinal or edible value, but they do have ornamental value.

Is hawkweed poisonous?

Rhizomes also spread underground from the root system sending new plants to the soil surface. Decaying leaves of orange hawkweed produce chemicals that are toxic to and inhibit seed germination and the regeneration of other plants.

Can you eat orange hawkweed?

Hawkweeds are palatable species, fairly high in nutrients, so many grazing animals will eat them. However, they can form monocultures and choke out other desirable forage species.