Oriental false hawksbeard (Youngia japonica)

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Duration: Annual Origination: East Asia?Edibility: Basal leavesStatus in Yard: Somewhat abundant

Oriental false hawksbeard is somewhat common in the yard, growing along the front of the hedges in the front yard, and also in the back yard, especially behind my bedroom. I have seen it in the back yard every winter since I got here in 2013. The basal leaves are edible.

Flowers and achenes behind my bedroom.
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An entire plant behind my bedroom in 2013.
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Fully mature seed heads ready for wind dipersal.
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