




Hypochaeris radicata
Common Cat's-ear is a cheerful yellow flower that looks a bit like a dandelion. It grows in many places and is loved by bees and butterflies for its sweet nectar.
Habitat: Grasslands
The Common Cat's-ear has bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers on long, slender, often branched stems. Its hairy, lobed leaves form a flat rosette close to the ground, appearing similar to a cat's ear. This plant stands out with its rougher, bristly leaves compared to true dandelions.





Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
5
Each stem can have many bright yellow flowers, making it look like a tiny floral fireworks display!
Look closely: its hollow stems can leak a milky white sap if you accidentally snap them!
Many animals, even hungry snails, enjoy munching on its slightly bitter but nutritious leaves!
The flowers only open on sunny days, staying tucked away when it's cloudy or rainy!
Common Cat's-ear has a tough, deep taproot that helps it find water even when the soil is very dry.
Common Cat's-ear has tiny hairs on its leaves, which can make them less appealing to some hungry nibbling animals.
Common Cat's-ear can send its fluffy seeds far on the wind, like tiny parachutes exploring new places.
Apis mellifera
Honey bees gather nectar from its blooms.
Bombus terrestris
Bumblebees help spread its pollen.

Helix aspersa
Snails sometimes feed on its leaves.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's safe to look at these flowers, but don't eat them without asking an adult.
The easiest way to identify Common Cat's-ear is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
10-60 cm
10-30 cm
2-3.5 cm
Spring through Autumn
Yes
None
Perennial
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.

Georgia, US
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Virginia, US
You might spot Eastern Gray Squirrel, Duck, and Northern Mockingbird.
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Georgia, US
You might spot Joro Spider, American Sweetgum, and American Tuliptree.
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Delaware, US
You might spot Atlantic Horseshoe Crab and Atlantic Ghost Crab.
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Georgia, US
You might spot Joro Spider, American Sweetgum, and American Tuliptree.
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Washington, US
You might spot Prostrate Knotweed, Common Dandelion, and Duck.
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