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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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 (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.

Range map for Nipplewort (Lapsana communis)

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