Perennial Cat's Ear *

Hypochaeris radicata

Family: Asteraceae(ray) (SUNFLOWER).
Other common names: hairy cat's ear, rough cat's ear, common cat's-ear.
Generic common name: CAT'S-EAR.

Location: Circle X Ranch: Mishe Mokwa Trail, thin soil along trail cut, April 2010.

Characteristics: non-Native, Yellow, Medium, Solitary, Simple, Herbaceous, Perennial, Early Spring.

Note: has NOXIOUS WEED status in some states.