Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galilaea
ID:
33472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Eig

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Pal. J. Bot. 1(1): 69. 1938

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032801



Common Names

  • Picris Galilaea
  • Galilee Bitterweed
  • Galilee Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hagioseris galilaea Boiss. [unknown]
  • Hagioseris galilaea galilaea [unknown]

Description

Picris galilaea (also called Jerusalem Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that can reach up to 0.5 meters in height and is covered with small, spiny leaves. The flowers are yellow and have a distinctive daisy-shaped shape. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as pastures and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Picris galilaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picris galilaea is yellow and has a single ray of petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris galilaea is an annual herb that can be propagated from seeds. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Picris galilaea

Picris galilaea is native to the Mediterranean regions of Israel.

Picris galilaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris galilaea?

Picris galilaea

What is the family of Picris galilaea?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Picris galilaea?

Galilee Bitter-weed

Species in the Picris genus

Picris junnanensis, Picris barbarorum, Picris scaberrima, Picris hieracioides, Picris evae, Picris campylocarpa, Picris conyzoides, Picris strigosa, Picris xylopoda, Picris davurica, Picris willkommii, Picris divaricata, Picris scabra, Picris ohwiana, Picris eichleri, Picris manginiana, Picris babylonica, Picris asplenioides, Picris rivularis, Picris cupuligera, Picris comosa, Picris galilaea, Picris wagenitzii, Picris sinuata, Picris albida, Picris cyrenaica, Picris burbidgeae, Picris davurica, Picris drummondii, Picris junnanensis, Picris hispidissima, Picris kotschyi, Picris hispanica, Picris rhagadioloides, Picris morrisonensis, Picris sulphurea, Picris nuristanica, Picris olympica, Picris angustifolia, Picris compacta, Picris bracteatus, Picris longirostris, Picris hieracioides, Picris amalecitana, Picris cyanocarpa, Picris cyprica, Picris squarrosa, Picris humilis, Picris pauciflora, Picris helminthioides,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-131719: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Alexander Eig (1894-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eig' in the authors string.