GLOSSARY
Common Name:
dandelion, Carolina false
Species:
Pyrrhopappus carolinianus
(Walt.) DC.
Bayer Code:
PYHCA
Carolina false dandelion is a winter annual or biennial weed common in disturbed sites such as pastures and fields. The hairy leaves are deeply lobed and form a basal rosette with a taproot. The flower stalk can have many branches that end with flowers, unlike common and cat's ear dandelion. The bright yellow flowers appear in the spring and summer.
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Carolina false dandelion
Carolina false dandelion roots
Carolina false dandelion leaves
Carolina false dandelion root latex exudate
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Characteristic
Type
Description
Growth Season
winter annual weed OR biennial weed
Growth Habit
rosette
Leaflet Number
one
Leaf Margin
lobed
deeply lobed
Leaf Hairs
Leaf/Leaflet Shape
linear/oblong
sharp-pointed
Leaf Width
1/2 - 1 inch
Leaf Venation
pinnate
Leaf Arrangement
alternate
Root Type
taproot
Flower Color
yellow