Hypochaeris radicata
Asteraceae
Rough Cat's-Ear
Stems erect, with milky sap, leafless and branched near top. Leaves in basal rosette oblong, toothed or lobed, 1–4 in. Flower heads several per stem; numerous ray-like disk flowers showy. Cup hairless or bristled. Flowers entirely yellow, staying open in sunny or cloudy weather. An abundant weed found in lawns, roadsides, disturbed places, from near coast to open woods, at low elevations. Sometimes confused with common dandelion, Taraxacum officinale, when growing as a lawn weed, especially when not in bloom.
- Rarity: Common
- Flowering Time: Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer
- Flower Form: Chicory Tribe, Composite
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 6–24 inches
- Habitat: Coastal, Disturbed, Meadow, West-side Forest
- Found In: Mt. Rainier NP, N Cascades NP, Olympic NP
- Native: No
- Also Known As: Hairy Cat's-Ear
