Hypochoeris
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpəˈkoʊərɪs/
- Specialized
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Hipocrión
- The yellow flowers of Hypochoeris can easily be mistaken for dandelions.
Examples
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Gardeners often remove Hypochoeris from lawns because it is considered a weed.
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The Hypochoeris plant is often found in grassy areas.
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Hypochoeris species are commonly found in meadows and pastures across Europe and America.
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Many gardeners consider Hypochoeris to be a troublesome weed.
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Hypochoeris species are commonly found in meadows and pastures across Europe and America.
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Gardeners often remove Hypochoeris from their lawns because it is considered a weed.
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The yellow flowers of Hypochoeris resemble dandelions in appearance and are widespread.
Synonyms
A small wildflower like a dandelion that often grows as a weed
A plant with leaves or petals that look like a cat's ear
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Hypochoeris comes from Greek parts hypo- meaning 'under' and choiros meaning 'pig' or 'young pig', and one old idea says pigs ate its roots, so the plant was named for them. You can also remember hypo- from the word hypothermia, where it means 'under'. So the name fits this common meadow plant, the cat's-ear, which often grows where animals feed.
