Brazilian cat's ear
Hypochaeris brasiliensis
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It is like a sow-thistle. It has a taproot. There are a ring of leaves at the base. There is a thin stem 20-60 cm tall. This has a golden-yellow flower head. It is 1 cm across.
Probably now Hypochaeris chillensis.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Brazil, North America, South America (country/location of origin), USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten as a salad.
Edible parts
Leaves, roots