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Hypochaeris glabra

Flatweed, Glabrous Catsear
Also known as: Cycnoseris australis Endl. +8 more
  • Cycnoseris australis Endl.
  • Hyoseris pusilla (Poir.) Regel
  • Hypochaeris adscendens Brot.
  • Hypochaeris arachnoidea DC.
  • Hypochaeris arachnoidea Schult.
  • Hypochaeris arachnoides var. erostris (Coss. & Germ.) F.Zimm.
  • Hypochaeris ascendens Walp.
  • Hypochaeris balbisii Willd., 1814
  • Hypochaeris bartholdii Willd. ex Sch.Bip.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Asteraceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.

Found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Hypochaeris glabra (commonly known as Flatweed or Glabrous Catsear) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Eastern Europe, Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Russia, Corse, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Argentina Northeast, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Cape Provinces, Chatham Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Florida, Georgia, Guatemala, Hawaii, Illinois, India, Jamaica, Japan, Juan Fernández Is., KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mexico Northwest, Mississippi, New South Wales, New York, New Zealand North, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, Northern Territory, Oregon, Paraguay, Pennsylvania, Queensland, South Australia, South Carolina, Taiwan, Tasmania, Tennessee, Texas, Tristan da Cunha, Uruguay, Victoria, Washington, West Virginia, Western Australia

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