bristly oxtongue

Picris echioides

Picris echiodes DiTomaso
Close up of oxtongue leaves
Photo by Joe DiTomaso
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Picris echiodes DiTomaso

Weed Characteristics

Leaf type: Broadleaf
Flowers: Yellow

Leaves are long and oval with toothed edges. Upper surfaces are covered with prickly hairs. Flowers are similar to dandelions but in clusters on the ends of branches. Seedheads also resemble dandelions.