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Fox and Cubs Daisy family
Pilosella aurantiaca Asteraceae (Compositae)

Fox-and-cubs is a garden escape. It has bright orange flowers (the "fox"), under which the buds cluster (the "cubs"). It is also known as Orange Hawkweed, and is similar in form to Mouse-ear Hawkweed, except that it is taller and has darker hairs.

Fox and Cubs plant Fox and Cubs flower

Flower side-on Seed-head Leaves
Flower side-on, showing the "cubs" Seed-heads Leaves




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