Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prenanthoides
ID:
17127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 121 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016456

Common Names

  • Sow Thistle
  • Hare's-lettuce
  • Field Sow Thistle

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Description

Cicerbita prenanthoides (also called Blue Sow-Thistle, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and Asia. It has deeply-lobed, blue-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Cicerbita prenanthoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cicerbita prenanthoides has small yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves with a white downy covering.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita prenanthoides is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is typically propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cicerbita prenanthoides

Cicerbita prenanthoides is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Cicerbita prenanthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicerbita prenanthoides?

Cicerbita prenanthoides

What is the common name of Cicerbita prenanthoides?

Blue Sow Thistle

What is the family of Cicerbita prenanthoides?

Asteraceae

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,