Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hypochaeris
ID:
132456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 12(2): 40 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131785

Common Names

  • Common Cat's Ear
  • Hawkweed
  • Hawk's Beard

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Description

Taraxacum hypochaeris (also called 'Yellow Dandelion', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, grey-green leaves and produces yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is often used as a groundcover.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum hypochaeris is a species of dandelion native to Europe and Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum hypochaeris is yellow and has a dandelion-like form. The seed is small and light brown. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum hypochaeris is an annual herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It requires regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Taraxacum hypochaeris

Taraxacum hypochaeris can be found in Europe, North America, and some parts of Asia.

Taraxacum hypochaeris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hypochaeris?

Taraxacum hypochaeris

What is the family of Taraxacum hypochaeris?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum hypochaeris?

Low-winged dandelion

Species in the Taraxacum genus

Taraxacum amborum, Taraxacum cuspidifrons, Taraxacum ochrospermum, Taraxacum vestrobottnicum, Taraxacum flugum, Taraxacum ampliusculum, Taraxacum dispar, Taraxacum variegatum, Taraxacum protractifolium, Taraxacum annae, Taraxacum peraccommodatum, Taraxacum porphyranthum, Taraxacum maeandriforme, Taraxacum leucoglossum, Taraxacum sigillatum, Taraxacum subtenuiforme, Taraxacum ischnolepis, Taraxacum sacrificatum, Taraxacum magnolevigatum, Taraxacum aurorum, Taraxacum euryphyllum, Taraxacum carneocoloratum, Taraxacum arquitenens, Taraxacum bezidum, Taraxacum promontoriorum, Taraxacum schugnanicum, Taraxacum kasachum, Taraxacum uliginosum, Taraxacum oxycentrum, Taraxacum sagittifolium, Taraxacum pictidum, Taraxacum infestum, Taraxacum pervalidum, Taraxacum vanum, Taraxacum enontekiense, Taraxacum crassipes, Taraxacum geirhildae, Taraxacum balcanicum, Taraxacum parvuliforme, Taraxacum pieninicum, Taraxacum pallidissimum, Taraxacum pseudoroseum, Taraxacum japonicum, Taraxacum roseoflavescens, Taraxacum thessalicum, Taraxacum selenoides, Taraxacum pastiniferum, Taraxacum macilentum, Taraxacum latisectum, Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

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