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The Tokai dandelion is a perennial Japanese dandelion that blooms in the spring.  
It looks very similar to the Japanese dandelion, but when distinguishing between dandelions  
The bracts (the leaves that have mutated to wrap around the flower below the head flower) are the most important factors in distinguishing a dandelion from a non-native or a native  dandelion.  
You can tell whether it is an exotic or native species.  
The dandelions with recurved bracts are non-native, while those without recurved bracts are native to Japan.  
The Tokai dandelion, as its name suggests, is distributed in the Tokai region,  
It is a difficult species to distinguish from other dandelions because of the many mutations and hybrids.  
At a quick glance, the bright yellow head flower and not deep bright yellow-green leaf stalks and bracts are impressive.  
This dandelion is also called the "Hiroha dandelion" because its leaves are wider than those of other dandelions.  

  
  

  
  

  
  
