释义 |
hawkbit /ˈhɔːkbɪt /nounA Eurasian plant of the daisy family which resembles a dandelion, with a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.- Genus Leontodon, family Compositae.
But dandelions have unbranched scapes, whereas autumnal hawkbit has usually branched scapes and two or more flower-heads....- Other members of the hawkweed group include Common Cat's ear; there are also many hawkbits and hawksbeards, all of which have dandelion-like flowers.
- When comparing the relative length and width of hawkbit and catsear leaves, catsear leaves tends to be wider than hawkbit leaves.
OriginEarly 18th century: blend of hawkweed and devil's bit. |