Hypochaeris (Noun)
Meaning
Widely distributed genus of herbs with milky juice; includes some cosmopolitan weeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hypochaeris radicata, a species of the genus, is a common lawn weed found in many parts of the world.
- The plant, also known as flatweed or cat's ear, is a member of the genus Hypochaeris.
- Some species of Hypochaeris have edible leaves and are used in salads.
- The genus Hypochaeris includes several species that are commonly found as weeds in lawns and meadows.
- The milky juice of plants in the Hypochaeris genus contains toxic compounds that can cause skin irritation in some people.