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Common Cat's-ear

Hypochaeris radicata L.

Aberbajas · Abuelitos · Achicoria · Barbajas · Carnizuelo · Cat's Ear

Descrizione

Hypochaeris radicata (sometimes spelled Hypochoeris radicata) – also known as catsear, flatweed, cat's-ear, hairy cat's ear, or false dandelion – is a perennial, low-lying edible herb often found in lawns. The plant is native to Europe, but has also been introduced to the Americas, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, where it can be an invasive weed. It is listed as a noxious weed in the northwestern U.S. state of Washington.

Classificazione

Regno
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Ordine
Asterales
Famiglia
Asteraceae
Genere
Hypochaeris