Is this a Hypochaeris sp.

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by duffy, Feb 7, 2013.

  1. duffy

    duffy Active Member

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    This tiny plant was found growing in a deciduous wood. Unfortunately, when I come across these plants there are never any seeds or pappus!
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Flowers remind me more of Bidens....
     
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    Andrey Zharkikh Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Bidens should have discoid flowers, this one does not.

    Check also Hieracium. Most of them have hairy stems and phyllaries.
     
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    Thank you Andrey and Iorax. With these genera and sp. I am like a blind man driving a car!
     
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