Common Catsear
Hypochoeris radicata (Asteraceae)
Left: young Catsear leaf rosette - hairs are short and sparse.
Right: cat's ears - hairs range from short and dense to long and sparse
Leaves with wavy edge.
Left: Catsear flower - single flower on long stem emerges from center of leaf rosette - can be safely approached
Right: Cat's paws - has sharp retractable claws - caution advised