NPSpecies

Data Source: Newberry 2001

Native to Europe (Baldwin et al. 2004).; Data Source: http://plants.usda.gov, 10 August 2007 Legacy NPSpecies information may no longer be applicable, please remove if it is not applicable. In legacy NPSpecies Weedy value was Yes with comment: Roadsides, fields, disturbed areas (Weakley 2007) In legacy NPSpecies Pest value was Yes with comment: Natureserve I-Rank High/Low: Hypochaeris radicata strongly competes with native species and forms extensive colonies that shade out native grasses and forbs, and prevent the establishment of shrubs and trees. Hypochaeris radicata has agressive reproductive characteristics including producing over 2000 achenes per plant, and regenerating rapidly from the crown of the taproot after fire. More information about its managment difficulty is needed.

Park Species Data Source: Newberry 2001;