Leontodon saxatilis
Lesser Hawkbit, Hairy Hawkbit at Gang Gang at Yass River
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| Leontodon saxatilis | natureguy | 21 Jan 2024 | |
| Hypochaeris radicata | Tapirlord | 20 Jan 2024 | |
| Leontodon saxatilis | SueMcIntyre | 20 Jan 2024 |
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This species has multiplied dramatically over the recent run of wet years.
8 comments
20 Jan 2024
I mean you're probably right actually, especially in such large numbers as well, I was just looking at the seedheads and flwoers which looked okay for Leontodon but yeah probably Hypochaeris in reality
20 Jan 2024
I know both species really well and pull them out constantly (not that population!). The fewer ligulate florets and narrower leaves give it away. I have had this confirmed by Brendan Lepschi (Herbarium) in previous years. So I am confident about this.
20 Jan 2024
Leontodon has a preference for very wet sites and has benefited from the wet years and growing in higher parts of the landscape, at least for a while.
21 Jan 2024
Thanks Sue, I agree with your comments about it prefering wet sites, makes sense. I'm also glad my initial thoughts were correct re this ID, so I'll reinstate the confirmation.
21 Jan 2024
Thanks Natureguy
For some groups such as these, photos can be inadequate (not to mention poor photography), but I thought the shift in this species might be a regional phenomenon.
For some groups such as these, photos can be inadequate (not to mention poor photography), but I thought the shift in this species might be a regional phenomenon.
21 Jan 2024
Other characters evident from the photo are the numerous, fine, unbranched scapes and the maturing capitulum, which is more strongly turbinate than those of Hypochaeris radicata.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.209122-34.976703
- Altitude 551.4m
- Maps Gang Gang at Yass River
- Places Yass River, NSW
Sighting information
- > 10,001 Abundance
- 13 Jan 2024 08:45 AM Recorded on
- SueMcIntyre Recorded by
- 10cm to 30cm Plant height
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Leontodon saxatilis Scientific name
- Lesser Hawkbit, Hairy Hawkbit Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 1103.49m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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Synonyms
Leontodon taraxacoides subsp. taraxacoides Leontodon taraxacoides
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Was the plant in flower?
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