false dandelion

Overview

False Dandelion (Hypochaeris radicata) is a perennial herb native to Europe but now naturalized throughout the world. It has a basal rosette of coarse green leaves, with spreading stems that reach up to 30 cm (12 in) tall. The bright yellow flower heads are 4-6 mm (0.2-0.4 in) across and appear in loose clusters. The false dandelion can survive in most soil types, and in sun or partial shade. It is a valuable forage crop, its leaves and flowers making high-protein feed for grazing livestock. False dandelion can be an aggressive weed, it has a strong ability to compete with other species, and can spread rapidly by seed through the wind.

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