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Hypochaeris radicata L.

(Asteraceae)
Collection: Córdoba, M. P. et al. - 1241

Collection object

Herbarium stamp 45431
Preparations Fotografía - 1: JBB47408; Excicado - 1
Determiner Aguilar, J.
Determination date 2022-11-19

Collecting event

Country Colombia
State/Province Bogotá, D.C.
County Bogotá
Locality RDH LA VACA
Coordinates (verbatim) 4° 43' 17.1" N - 74° 8' 9.5" W
Latitud decimal 4.7214167
Longitud decimal -74.1359722
Elevation (in meters) 2162.0000000000
Collection date 2022-02-22

Taxonomy

Kingdom Plantae
Division Tracheophyta
Superclass Angiospermae
Class Magnoliopsida
Order Asterales
Family Asteraceae
Genus Hypochaeris
Species radicata
Species author L.
Scientific name Hypochaeris radicata L.

Biological attributes

Phenology Floración
Vernacular names Label: Limón.
According to plataforma de nombres comunes de las plantas de Bogotá, is known as: Diente de León, Merrichaca.
Plant description Hierba de 14 cm de alto; Inflorescencia en capítulo brácteas amarillas.

Cite as

Herbario JBB en línea - Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis. 2026-03-12
Photo 45431 Ocurrence

Modified: 2025-09-29 10:23:49

GUID: 1d03c830-b78b-4b26-b4ab-24eac529496a




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