Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
annua
ID:
103077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Less.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 341 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000102406



Common Names

  • Onoseris annua
  • Annua Onoseris
  • Onoseris


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Synonyms

  • Seris annua Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chaetachlaena annua D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Onoseris annua (also called Annual Burr-Marigold, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Onoseris annua is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as an ingredient in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Onoseris annua has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Onoseris annua is a short-lived perennial that is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Onoseris annua

Onoseris annua can be found in the Mediterranean region, especially in the south of Spain and Portugal.

Onoseris annua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Onoseris annua?

Onoseris annua

What is the common name of Onoseris annua?

Onoseris

What is the family of Onoseris annua?

Asteraceae

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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