69,298 observationsNot Evaluated
Common Cat's-ear
Hypochaeris radicata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Asterales ›Family: Asteraceae ›Genus: Hypochaeris
About
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 Washington State, in the northwestern United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Common Cat's-ear is Hypochaeris radicata.
- The Common Cat's-ear has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
- Common Cat's-ear belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Common Cat's-ear belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Common Cat's-ear belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Common Cat's-ear belongs to the order Asterales.
- Common Cat's-ear belongs to the family Asteraceae.
- Common Cat's-ear belongs to the genus Hypochaeris.