CAT'S-EAR Hypochaeris radicata

Clust y Gath

A perennial, low-lying edible herb, often found in lawns. 

Cat’s-ear is also known as false dandelion because it is commonly mistaken for true dandelions. The plants carry similar flowers which form windborne seeds. However, cats Cat’s-ear ear flowering stems are forked and solid, whereas dandelions possess un-forked stems that are hollow. Both plants have a rosette of leaves and a central taproot. The leaves of dandelions are jagged in appearance, whereas those of Cat’s-ear are more lobe-shaped and hairy. It is a rosette forming perennial, producing flowers on leafless stems in summer and early autumn.

Height: 40cm

Flowers: May to October

Colour: Yellow