Hypochaeris
- proper noun
- /ˌhaɪpəˈkɛərɪs/
- Specialized
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Hipocrión
- The flower heads of Hypochaeris resemble those of dandelions but belong to a different genus.
Examples
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Gardeners sometimes have difficulty removing Hypochaeris because of its deep taproot.
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Hypochaeris species are often found in grasslands and lawns throughout temperate regions.
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The Hypochaeris plant is often found in gardens.
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Have you seen the Hypochaeris growing in the park?
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Hypochaeris species are often found in grasslands and lawns throughout temperate regions.
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Gardeners sometimes have difficulty removing Hypochaeris because of its deep taproot.
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The flower heads of Hypochaeris resemble those of dandelions but belong to a different genus.
Synonyms
A common weed with yellow flowers that looks like a dandelion
A plant with leaves or petals that look like a cat's ear
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hypochaeris begins with the Greek hypo- meaning 'under' and ends with chaeris, so a helpful way to remember it is to picture the plant's low, ear-shaped leaves close to the ground. That's why plants in this genus are often called 'cat's ear' and are known as small, dandelion-like weeds.
