Cat’s-ear
Hypochaeris radicata
Cat’s-ear looks superficially like a dandelion but can be distinguished by its branching flower stems and hairy leaves divided into rounded lobes. Its name comes from the fine hairs on the leaves, resembling a cat’s ear.
- Habitat: Dry grasslands, lawns, coastal meadows, and roadsides.
- When to See: Flowers from spring to autumn; seed heads persist if conditions are right.
- Length: Flowering stems up to ~40 cm.