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Hypochaeris radicata
Dandelion-like yellow-orange flowers grow from long, smooth stems without leaves. Buds, scaled with white hairs. Leaves grow flat at base, similar in shape to dandelions, hairy. Produce a white latex when damaged. Introduced from Europe.
Cedar Creek County Park, New York. Growing in several disturbed areas around the park.
All parts of this plant are edible. Younger leaves are more palatable and can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked. Considered an invasive weed in many areas.
You are welcome - I have a friend that I call on when I know I know it but cannot seem to thinK of it. That is what is great about PN - lots of other eyes. Great documentation photos :)
Thank you jopy and gatorfellows! I know it's a common one but I was getting flowered out with all of the wildflower spottings I had!
ForestDragon - here is a reference with better photos so you can compare the notched petals, hairy leaf, and sepal structure. http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/weed...
Ali Hemati Pour, thank you for the suggestion but these plants are not Dandelions. They have similar looks but have some distinct differences.
Spotted on May 18, 2013
Submitted on Jun 3, 2013
