Nipplewort
Lapsana communis

Nipplewort (Lapsana communis) 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


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Nipplewort (Lapsana communis) flower

Nipplewort flower.

Nipplewort (Lapsana communis) flower

Flower not quite as far open, along with flower buds.

Nipplewort (Lapsana communis) leaf

Nipplewort stem leaf.

Nipplewort (Lapsana communis) flower and leaf

Flower and leaves.

Nipplewort (Lapsana communis) plant

A Nipplewort plant.

Nipplewort (Lapsana communis) plant

Another Nipplewort plant, showing leaves.

Nipplewort (Lapsana communis)

Spent flowers in late October.

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