Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
garrettii
ID:
80970

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kerr) H.Koyama

Source:
gcc

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Sci. Mus. Tokyo, B 27(4): 137 (2001) (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000080299

Common Names

  • Garret's Bittercress
  • Garret's Cress
  • Garret's Bitter-cress

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Synonyms

  • Lactuca garrettii Kerr [unknown]

Description

Cicerbita garrettii (also called 'Garrett's Blue-sow-thistle', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and a single, hairy stem that can reach up to 1 m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and have a toothed margin. The flowers are blue and have a diameter of about 1 cm. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cicerbita garrettii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicerbita garrettii has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita garrettii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cicerbita garrettii

Cicerbita garrettii is found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Southeast.

Cicerbita garrettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicerbita garrettii?

Cicerbita garrettii

What are the common names of Cicerbita garrettii?

Garrett's Blue-sow-thistle, Garrett's Blue Sowthistle

What is the natural habitat of Cicerbita garrettii?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Cicerbita genus

Cicerbita macrophylla, Cicerbita plumieri, Cicerbita pancicii, Cicerbita acuminata, Cicerbita prenanthoides, Cicerbita persica, Cicerbita bourgaei, Cicerbita nuristanica, Cicerbita crambifolia, Cicerbita roborowskii, Cicerbita chiangdaoensis, Cicerbita alpina, Cicerbita deltoidea, Cicerbita crassicaulis, Cicerbita kossinskyi, Cicerbita nepalensis, Cicerbita azurea, Cicerbita sonchifolia, Cicerbita olgae, Cicerbita garrettii, Cicerbita brassicifolia, Cicerbita mulgedioides, Cicerbita madatapensis, Cicerbita songarica, Cicerbita thianschanica, Cicerbita scoparia, Cicerbita boissieri, Cicerbita putii, Cicerbita violaefolia, Cicerbita adenophora, Cicerbita variabilis, Cicerbita racemosa, Cicerbita auriculiformis, Cicerbita zhenduoi, Cicerbita ladyginii, Cicerbita neglecta, Cicerbita astorensis, Cicerbita gilgitensis, Cicerbita benthamii, Cicerbita chitralensis,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerr' in the authors string.
Hiroshige Koyama (1937-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Koyama' in the authors string.