Hypochaeris radicata
Cat's Ear, Cat's Ear
Other regional names: Catsear
- Catsear
Also known as: Hypochaeris ambigua Chevall., 1827 +7 more
- Hypochaeris ambigua Chevall., 1827
- Hypochaeris radicata f. radicata
- Hypochaeris radicata subsp. erostris Emb. & Maire
- Hypochaeris radicata subsp. rostrata Moris
- Hypochaeris radicata var. erostris Emb. & Maire
- Hypochaeris radicata var. leiocephala Regel
- Hypochaeris radicata var. radicata
- Hypochaeris radicata var. vulgaris Regel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Hypochaeris radicata (commonly known as Cat's Ear) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, 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)
Assam, Azores, Bolivia, Canary Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Free State, Guatemala, India, Jamaica, Lesotho, Madeira, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Central, Mozambique, New York, New Zealand North, Newfoundland, Oregon, Panama, Paraguay, Sri Lanka, Tasmania, Uruguay, Venezuela, West Himalaya, Wisconsin
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms