Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Boiss. & Noë) Bornm.
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
1906
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 20, 2: 176 (1906)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018859
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Ovate Lagoseris
- Ovate Plume Thistle
- Ovate Plumed Thistle
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Lagoseris ovata (also called Sea Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, sandy and rocky soils, and grasslands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Lagoseris ovata is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin ailments and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Lagoseris ovata has white flowers with a diameter of 2–3 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5–1 mm. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Lagoseris ovata is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division in spring. The seed should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Lagoseris ovata
                        
                            Lagoseris ovata is native to Europe and can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Lagoseris ovata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Lagoseris ovata?
Lagoseris ovata
What is the common name of Lagoseris ovata?
Ovate Lagoseris
What is the natural habitat of Lagoseris ovata?
Grassy areas
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Lagoseris genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,