Status:
valid
Authors:
W.D.J.Koch
Source:
gcc
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. Germ. Helv. 1(2): 421 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000058519
Common Names
- Hispid Picris
- Hispid Hawkweed
- Hispid Ox-tongue
Description
Picris hispidissima (also called Picris hispidissima, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a woody stem and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Picris hispidissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picris hispidissima is yellow with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picris hispidissima is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in early spring in a sunny location. The soil should be well-drained and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a sunny location.
Where to Find Picris hispidissima
Picris hispidissima can be found in the Mediterranean region, including France, Spain, and Italy.
Picris hispidissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picris hispidissima?
Picris hispidissima
What is the common name of Picris hispidissima?
Hispid Picris
What is the natural habitat of Picris hispidissima?
It is native to Europe and Asia.
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,