Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
136342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Beauverd

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 2: 122 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135671

Common Names

  • Cicerbita Racemosa
  • Racemosa Cicerbita
  • Cicerbita Racemosa L.

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Synonyms

  • Lactuca racemosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium armeniacum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium djimilense Boiss. [unknown]
  • Lactuca albana C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Sonchus sibiricus M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium racemosum Grossh. & Schischk. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium albanum setulosum Trautv. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium albanum glaberrimum Trautv. [unknown]
  • Mulgedium albanum albanum [unknown]
  • Sonchus albanus Steven [unknown]
  • Mulgedium dshimilense K.Koch [unknown]
  • Mulgedium albanum DC. [unknown]

Description

Cicerbita racemosa (also called racemose blue-sow-thistle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and parts of Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cicerbita racemosa is a yellow disc floret. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita racemosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Cicerbita racemosa

Cicerbita racemosa is native to Europe and can be found in parts of France, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.

Cicerbita racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicerbita racemosa?

Cicerbita racemosa

What is the common name of Cicerbita racemosa?

Racemose hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Cicerbita racemosa?

It is found in dry, rocky hillsides in the Caucasus 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,

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