Status:
valid
Authors:
Reiche
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Anales Univ. Chile 116: 601. 1905
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020041
Common Names
- Large-toothed Hawkweed
- Large-toothed Cat's Ear
- Large-toothed False Dandelion
Description
Hypochaeris grandidentata (also called Large-toothed Cat's Ear, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with long petioles and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypochaeris grandidentata is an edible plant that can be used in salads and other dishes. It is also a great source of vitamins and minerals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypochaeris grandidentata is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, black in color, and have a diameter of about 2 mm. The seedlings are light green in color, with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypochaeris grandidentata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in the spring or fall. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Hypochaeris grandidentata
Hypochaeris grandidentata can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and North Africa.
Hypochaeris grandidentata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypochaeris grandidentata?
Hypochaeris grandidentata
What is the common name of Hypochaeris grandidentata?
Large-toothed Cat's-ear
What is the family of Hypochaeris grandidentata?
Asteraceae
Species in the Hypochaeris genus
Hypochaeris cretensis,
Hypochaeris thrincioides,
Hypochaeris acaulis,
Hypochaeris glabra,
Hypochaeris sardoa,
Hypochaeris balbisii,
Hypochaeris saldensis,
Hypochaeris sessiliflora,
Hypochaeris albiflora,
Hypochaeris eriolaena,
Hypochaeris melanolepis,
Hypochaeris catharinensis,
Hypochaeris claryi,
Hypochaeris sardoa,
Hypochaeris clarionoides,
Hypochaeris maculata,
Hypochaeris arenaria,
Hypochaeris grandidentata,
Hypochaeris facchiniana,
Hypochaeris tenuifolia,
Hypochaeris mucida,
Hypochaeris incana,
Hypochaeris variegata,
Hypochaeris nahuelvutae,
Hypochaeris spathulata,
Hypochaeris setosa,
Hypochaeris grisebachii,
Hypochaeris ciliata,
Hypochaeris chubutensis,
Hypochaeris apargioides,
Hypochaeris robertia,
Hypochaeris parodii,
Hypochaeris palustris,
Hypochaeris elata,
Hypochaeris patagonica,
Hypochaeris achyrophorus,
Hypochaeris arachnoides,
Hypochaeris hookeri,
Hypochaeris lutea,
Hypochaeris dolosa,
Hypochaeris confusa,
Hypochaeris rutea,
Hypochaeris meyeniana,
Hypochaeris alba,
Hypochaeris caespitosa,
Hypochaeris microcephala,
Hypochaeris angustifolia,
Hypochaeris leontodontoides,
Hypochaeris tenuiflora,
Hypochaeris hohenackeri,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,