Autumn Hawkbit

A common perennial weed of turf surfaces. Its scientific name is Scorzoneroides autumnalis (formerly Leontodon autumnalis). It spreads by rhizomes and has narrow pinnately lobed leaves, with a reddish mid-rib. It is present on a range of soil types, but not acidic. It flowers from July to November, with them being yellow in colour. This plant is similar to dandelion, but with much finer lobes.