This genus consists of herbaceous perennials that propagate through rhizomes or stolons. The plants feature hairy leaves arranged in basal rosettes, with occasional smaller leaves along the stems. Each stem culminates in flowers resembling those of dandelions, primarily in yellow, but occasionally appearing in orange, and more rarely in red or white hues.

Pilosella

Pilosella acutifolia

Pilosella aurantiaca is a perennial herb characterized by its hairy foliage and the ability to spread via stolons, creating dense clusters of basal rosettes with elliptical green leaves. The stems can reach a height of 20 cm and are crowned with clusters of flowerheads measuring 1.5 cm in diameter. Initially, the buds display deep russet-red undersides, which transition into vibrant orange florets that brighten to a golden hue at the center during the summer months. This species is commonly found across Britain and attracts bees seeking nectar and pollen.

Pilosella aurantiaca

Pilosella aurantiaca subsp. carpathicola

Pilosella bifurca

Pilosella caespitosa

Pilosella castellana

Pilosella cymosa

Pilosella cymosa subsp. sabina

Pilosella echioides

Pilosella fallacinum

Pilosella flagellaris is a perennial plant that forms a dense mat, characterized by basal rosettes of greyish-green foliage. The leaves are covered with hairs on the upper surface and have a soft, white-felted texture underneath. Creeping stolons connect these rosettes. In summer, it produces yellow flowers resembling those of dandelions, which rise on leafless stems reaching approximately 15 cm in height. The subspecies bicapitata is a rare native found exclusively in Shetland. In contrast, subspecies flagellaris, while not indigenous, has escaped cultivation and established itself in several locations across England and Scotland.

Pilosella flagellaris

Pilosella floribunda

Pilosella glacialis

Pilosella guthnikiana

Pilosella hoppeana

Pilosella officinarum is a perennial plant that forms a dense mat, reaching heights of approximately 20 cm. It features creeping stolons and a rosette of leaves that are hairy on the upper surface and covered in soft, white fuzz on the underside. During the summer, it produces solitary yellow flower heads measuring 2-3 cm in diameter, which are supported by leafless stems. The ray florets display a distinct red stripe on their undersides.

Pilosella officinarum

Pilosella officinarum subsp. trichosoma

Pilosella officinarum var. concinnatum

Pilosella peleteriana

Pilosella piloselliflora

Pilosella piloselloides

Pilosella praealta

Pilosella praealta subsp. thaumasia

Pilosella rubra

Pilosella setigera

Pilosella tardans

Pilosella x stoloniflora

Pilosella x stoloniflora 'Phil Clark'

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