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Can you identify this yellow wild flower?

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BlueBelle Mon 22-Jul-19 15:11:23

I think it belongs to the dandelion family doesn’t it ?

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Gonegirl Mon 22-Jul-19 14:37:09

Yep. I know it as Cats Ear. We've got it on the lawn too. hmm And quite a lot down the side of the house where we DH doesn't mow much. It looks pretty.

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Dragonella Mon 22-Jul-19 14:08:45

You're right, @mumu54 - and apparently it's edible!

thenorthwestforager.com/2015/05/23/cats-ear-cooking-with-forage/

(I love the idea for 'your next dinner party' - it looks like a revolting fried insect!)

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mosaicwarts Mon 22-Jul-19 13:58:36

I think it is a wild flower called hawks bane .. not sure smile Bees love it.

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mumu54 Mon 22-Jul-19 13:58:04

Hi Dragonella

It is called Cat's Ear, I don't know the "proper" name I'm afraid.
I have them growing all over my lawn along with white clover, buttercups and daisies and, of course, dandelions!

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Dragonella Mon 22-Jul-19 13:50:55
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They're growing all over my lawn. Small hairy leaves lying flat on the ground, long stems, definitely NOT dandelions. Small dandelion is on the left for comparison, but what's the flower on the right?

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