cat's ear
Also known as: Australian cape weed; California dandelion
H. radicata is a rosette-forming perennial with hairy, oblong leaves with large, sinuate teeth, and bright yellow, dandelion-like flower heads 3-4cm wide on branched, leafless stems in summer and early autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- cat's ear (Hypochaeris radicata)
- Genus
- Hypochaeris
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
cat's ear pictures
Distribution of cat's ear
Distribution map
Europe to Caucasus
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of cat's ear
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cat's ear care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in a wild flower meadow. Leaves can be used as a salad plant in the winter
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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