Species in the genus Lapsana:

Lapsana humilis / Yabutabirako ヤブタビラコ

Lapsana humilis is a biennial herb found near residences or causeways on forest edges, growing 20-40cm tall. The whole is tender and radical leaves extend obliquely upward or, at times, lie down. Radical leaves measure 5-15cm in length,1.5-3cm in width, and deeply cleft in a lyrate way; on-stem leaves are small. Flower heads are yellow, approximately 8mm in diameter, and have cylindrical involucres. Bloom time: May-July.