Hypochaeris L.

3 species naturalized Aust.; all states and territories

Herbs with basal leaves in a rosette. Heads on solid scapes with a few scale-like or herbaceous leaves. Involucre cylindrical to conical; bracts herbaceous in 2–5 rows. Florets all ligulate; rays white or yellow. Receptacle with a few linear chaffy scales. Cypselas usually striate. Pappus of 1–2 rows of plumose bristles.