Species: Cat's-ear (Hypochaeris radicata)
Family: Asters (ASTERACEAE or COMPOSITAE)
Category: Flowering Plants
Location: NW
A. Flowering Plants
More extensive information on flowering plants can be found in a separate blog post.
B. Asters (ASTERACEAE or COMPOSITAE)
This is one of the largest worldwide flowering plant families and is well represented in the UK. The name Compositae refers to the clustering of the flowers (called florets) into compact heads, so that an entire cluster represents a single 'flower'. They also have one-seeded fruits called achenes.
C. Cat's-ear (Hypochaeris radicata)
This native species has solitary flower heads, opening in June, and the leaves are roughly hairy, like a cat's ear, with the end lobe blunt.
This native species has solitary flower heads, opening in June, and the leaves are roughly hairy, like a cat's ear, with the end lobe blunt. Cat owners will easily recognise the accuracy of this plant's name; just lightly pinch the leaves and rub them gently. You will almost hear the plant purring!
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Cat's-ear
This native species has solitary flower heads, opening in June, and the leaves are roughly hairy, like a cat's ear, with the end lobe blunt.
Cat's-ear
This native species has solitary flower heads, opening in June, and the leaves are roughly hairy, like a cat's ear, with the end lobe blunt.
Cat owners will easily recognise the accuracy of this plant's name; just lightly pinch the leaves and rub them gently. You will almost hear the plant purring!
Cat's-ear
This Cat's-ear has solitary flower heads, opening in June, and the leaves are roughly hairy, like a cat's ear.
Cat's-ear
This Cat's-ear has solitary flower heads, opening in June, and the leaves are roughly hairy, like a cat's ear.
