Hypochaeris glabra

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Common Name:

Smooth Cat's-ear

Family:

Asteraceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

All regions except Gippsland Highlands, Snowfields (all grids) naturalised all States
Map - Australasian Virtual Herbarium

Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

In dry areas or on shallow soils 1

Flower Description:

Bright or pale yellow 1

Habit:

Annual herb between 10-60 cm high 1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):


Distinguished from H. radicata by having hair-free leaves 1

Images:

Image: Freya Thomas

Links to more images:

Atlas of Living Australia MELU

Links to description of this species:

WA Flora NSW Flora VicFlora

Conservation status:

Introduced

References:

1 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria