hawkweed

/hawk-weed/US // ˈhɔkˌwid //UK // (ˈhɔːkˌwiːd) //

鹰嘴豆草,鹰嘴兰,鹰草,鹰嘴豆

Definitions

n.名词 noun

1
- : any composite plant of the genus Hieracium, usually bearing yellow flowers.
- : any of various related plants.

I have since learned that the plant is Hieracium aurantiacum from Europe, a kind of hawkweed.
The heath glittered in the sun, the withered hawkweed crackled at his feet, a warm wind blew softly towards him.
One species at least is a common wayside flower, and this is the Shrubby Hawkweed (H. boreale).
For the same reason I had rather say “hawkweed” than “hieracium”; the homelier word has more of kindly friendship.
My two exceptions shall be John-go-to-bed-at-noon and the hairy hawkweed, both of them common English meadow-plants.