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Common Names
- Micropus dasycarpa
- Woolly Micropus
- Woolly Bittercress
Description
Micropus dasycarpa (also called common fleabane, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry and sunny habitats such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Micropus dasycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to provide shade and shelter to other plants.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lisianthius oblongifolius has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micropus dasycarpa is a perennial plant that is best grown in medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed.
Where to Find Micropus dasycarpa
Micropus dasycarpa is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Micropus dasycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micropus dasycarpa?
Micropus dasycarpa
What is the common name of Micropus dasycarpa?
Fringed Micropus
What is the natural habitat of Micropus dasycarpa?
Woodlands, prairies, and grasslands
Species in the Micropus 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,