Youngia japonica (L.) DC.

Locations ofYoungia japonica (L.) DC. in Virginia

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Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
Youngia japonica (L.) DC.
Common Name
Oriental False Hawksbeard, Asiatic False Hawksbeard
Synonym(s)
Crepis japonica (L.) Bentham
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
Youngia japonica (L.) DC.
Comments
There is little doubt that this aggressive Asiatic weed is currently under-mapped. Vouchers from established populations are needed.
Habitat
Disturbed forests, old fields, clearings, roadsides, and other disturbed, open or shaded habitats. Infrequent to locally common in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont; several recent records from the mountains suggest a rapidly spreading and potentially invasive species.
Native Status
Introduced

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