Other common names:
Dock Cress French names:
Lapsane commune Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Flowers: Summer; Yellow; 7 or more parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Simple Habitat: Forests Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 372 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Origin and Meaning of Names:
Scientific Name: communis: growing in communities Photographs:
44 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
Range Map is at the bottom of the page
Nipplewort flower.
Flower not quite as far open, along with flower buds.
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