Asiatic hawksbeard

Common Name:

Asiatic hawksbeard

Scientific Name:

Youngia japonica

Family:

Asteraceae

Lifecycle:

Annual

Features

Rosette forming asteraceous species. Stalked inflorescence contains multiple flowers. Individuals flowers yellow.

Description

Common dandelion like weed common in thin turf or in ornamental plant beds. Present year round. Greater flowering occurs in fall and spring. Leaves lobed similar to common dandelion but without distinct points. Flowers much smaller than common dandelion.