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  Hypochaeris radicata (sometimes spelled Hypochoeris radicata), also known as catsear, flatweed,[1][2] cat's-ear,[3] hairy cat's ear[4] or false dandelion, is a perennial, low-lying edible herb often found in lawns. The plant is native to Europe,[5] but has also been introduced to the Americas,[6][7][8] Japan,[9] Australia[10] and New Zealand where it can be an invasive weed. It is listed as a noxious weed in Washington State, in the northwestern United States.[11]
  The leaves, which may grow up to eight inches (20 cm) tall, are lobed and covered in fine hairs, forming a low-lying rosette around a central taproot. Forked stems carry bright yellow flower heads, and when mature these form seeds attached to windborne "parachutes". All parts of the plant exude a milky sap when cut.[12]
  Hypochaeris radicata is distinguished by its basal rosette of lobed, finely hairy leaves (Anacortes Community Forest Lands, Washington)
  Etymology and differences from dandelions[edit]
  All parts of the catsear plant are edible; however, the leaves and roots are those most often harvested. The leaves are bland in taste but can be eaten raw in salads, steamed, or used in stir-fries. Older leaves can become tough and fibrous, but younger leaves are suitable for consumption. In contrast to the edible leaves of dandelion, catsear leaves only rarely have some bitterness. In Crete, Greece, the leaves of a variety called παχιές (pachiés) or αγριοράδικα (agriorádika) are eaten boiled or steamed by the locals.[13]
  This species is suspected of causing stringhalt in horses if consumed in excess.[14][15]
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  ^ "The Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board - Catsear". Archived from the original on 2007-03-11. ^ Flora of North America, Hypochaeris radicata Linnaeus, 1753. Hairy cat's ear
  ^ Kleonikos G. Stavridakis , Κλεόνικος Γ. Σταυριδάκης (2006). Wild edible plants of Crete - Η Άγρια βρώσιμη χλωρίδα της Κρήτης. Rethymnon Crete. ISBN 960-631-179-1. ^ John Kohnke. "Australian stringhalt" (PDF). South East Victoria Equine Network. ^ *"Merck Veterinary Manual - Stringhalt". External links[edit]
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