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Hypochaeris glabra L.

smooth cat’s-ear (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedModerate tendencySE
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Hypochaeris glabra is smaller than Hypochaeris radicata, with much less hairy leaves and stems.

South Hayling (VC11: South Hampshire); 2019-06-27

 smooth cat’s-ear / Hypochaeris glabra: _Hypochaeris glabra_ is smaller than _Hypochaeris radicata_, with much less hairy leaves and stems.

Hypochaeris glabra only opens its flower-heads in bright morning sunlight; the ligules are only about twice as long as wide.

South Hayling (VC11: South Hampshire); 2019-06-27

 smooth cat’s-ear / Hypochaeris glabra: _Hypochaeris glabra_ only opens its flower-heads in bright morning sunlight; the ligules are only about twice as long as wide.

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