species 83,074 observations
Common Cat's-ear
Hypochaeris radicata
Field notes
Hypochaeris radicata, phonetically hy-poh-KAIR-iss rad-ee-KAY-tuh, is sometimes spelled Hypochoeris radicata and known as catsear, flatweed, cat's-ear, hairy cat's ear, or false dandelion. It is a perennial, low-lying edible herb often found in lawns. H. radicata has been used for both food and medinicinal purposes.
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 harmful, noxious weed by the Korean Ministry of Environment and in the northwestern U.S. state of Washington.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
V-lined Quaker, Long-winged Shade
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Titus's Sweat Bee, Tripartite Sweat Bee, Prickly Ceratina, Texas Striped Sweat Bee
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Plant type
- Wildflower Weed
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.