Also known as Smallhead Cat's Ear · White Flatweed
Hypochaeris microcephala, commonly known as white cat's ear, is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family, characterized by its small, white, dandelion-like flower heads. It is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of White Cat's Ear (Hypochaeris microcephala)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Hypochaeris |
| Species | Hypochaeris microcephala |
Similar in genus Hypochaeris