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Cats Ear

Cats Ear Weed
Attribution: Harry Rose from South West Rocks, Australia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cat’s Ear Weed (Hypochoeris radicata)

Common Names

Also known as cat’s ear, false dandelion, flatweed, hairy cat’s ear, and rough cat’s ear.

Description

Cat’s Ear is a perennial weed with a deep, thickened root system. It grows in a rosette of hairy, lobed leaves that resemble dandelions. Flower stalks are 15–60 cm tall, leafless, and branch near the top, producing bright yellow flower heads. The plant contains a milky sap and spreads via wind-dispersed seeds.

Similar Species

Often mistaken for common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

Reference

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