Status:
valid
Authors:
Beauverd
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 142 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017073
Common Names
- Persian Cicerbita
- Persian Blue-sow-thistle
- Persian Hawkweed
Description
Cicerbita persica (also called 'Persian Blue Sow-thistle', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in disturbed areas, meadows, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cicerbita persica has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: yellow, single, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Seed: small, dark brown, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. Seedlings: with a rosette of leaves, up to 10 cm in diameter.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cicerbita persica is a hardy annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cicerbita persica
Cicerbita persica is native to the Middle East and Central Asia.
Cicerbita persica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cicerbita persica?
Cicerbita persica
What type of plant is Cicerbita persica?
A perennial herb
Where is Cicerbita persica found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,