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Cat's-ear - Hypochaeris radicata

Favourite Photos

image species author location uploaded taken select
Cat's-ear Cat's-ear - Hypochaeris radicata dylan Portishead Marina 2 Mar 2022, 12:32 p.m. 27 Feb 2022, 4:54 p.m.
Cat's-ear Cat's-ear - Hypochaeris radicata dylan Horfield Parish Churchyard 9 Apr 2021, 9:47 a.m. 8 Apr 2021, 6:36 p.m.
Cat's-ear Cat's-ear - Hypochaeris radicata dylan Horfield Parish Churchyard 9 Apr 2021, 9:47 a.m. 8 Apr 2021, 6:36 p.m.
Cat's-ear Cat's-ear - Hypochaeris radicata dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 2:46 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 5:01 p.m.
Cat's-ear Cat's-ear - Hypochaeris radicata dylan Avon Gorge 17 Apr 2021, 2:52 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 5:02 p.m.
Cat's-ear Cat's-ear - Hypochaeris radicata dylan Bristol 17 Apr 2021, 2:57 p.m. 16 Apr 2021, 5:06 p.m.

Species Description

Common and widespread throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Prefers grassy places with well-drained, slightly acidic soils, such as gardens (lawns), parks, allotments, cemeteries / churchyards, wasteland, road side verges, meadows, pastures, heathland, cliff-tops, sand dunes, railway sides etc. Other names include: Common Cat's-ear. Flowers: June to September. Perennial. Other names include: Flat-weed, Hairy Cat's-ear, False Dandelion.