Hypochaeris sp.
Cat's-ear, Cat's-Ear
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Not Native
Hypochaeris sp. (Cat's-ear) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
How to tell it apart
vs Taraxacum: Hypochaeris has small bracts on the flowering stem; Taraxacum has completely smooth, bractless stems.; vs Leontodon: Hypochaeris has branched stems with bracts; Leontodon has unbranched, bractless stems.; vs Agoseris: Hypochaeris has small bracts along the flowering stem; Agoseris has completely smooth, bractless stems.; vs Crepis: Hypochaeris has stems with small bracts and often branches; Crepis stems branch extensively with many small flower heads.; vs Uropappus: Hypochaeris has bracts on the flowering stem; Uropappus has smooth stems and distinctive silvery seed plumes.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hypochaeris sp. native to California?
No. Hypochaeris sp. is not native to California (recorded as not native).
What plant family does Hypochaeris sp. belong to?
Hypochaeris sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Hypochaeris.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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