Nipplewort
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The Nipplewort (Lapsana communis), also known as Dock-cress, is an annual yellow-flowered composite herb that gets its name from its closed flower buds, which resemble nipples. It is a member of the Aster family, and is considered an invasive species in the United States. Because of its resemblance to nipples, it was once also used as treatment for breast tumours. The genus Lapsana has nine species and the name comes from Lapsane, an edible herb described by Marcus Terentius Varro of ancient Rome.
Nipplewort is often confused with dandelion.
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