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Winter rosette of smooth cat's-ear (Hypochaeris ...

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Winter rosette of smooth cat's-ear (Hypochaeris glabra)(?) on Ferry Road in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, February 11, 2023



On a frosty winter morning in Washington, Texas, the smooth cat's-ear (Hypochaeris glabra) unfurls its delicate rosette of leaves along Ferry Road within the historic Washington-on-the-Brazos State Site. This captivating scene was captured on February 11, 2023, showcasing the plant's resilience in the face of winter's chill. – generated by AI

The image shows a close-up view of a rosette of leaves belonging to Hypochaeris glabra (smooth cat's-ear), a type of dandelion native to Europe but now found throughout North America and many other parts of the world.

**Key Features**

* The plant has dark green, serrated leaves that are arranged in a circular pattern.
* The leaves appear to be growing from a central point, with some of them overlapping each other.
* The coloration of the leaves is primarily green, but there are also hints of purple on the underside of some of the leaves.

**Background**

* The background of the image appears to be dirt or soil.
* Small rocks and twigs can be seen scattered throughout the area surrounding the plant.

**Overall Impression**

* The image suggests that the plant is growing in a natural environment, possibly in a field or meadow.
* The presence of small rocks and twigs in the background further supports this interpretation. – AI vision

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