Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaberrima
ID:
3243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guss. ex Ten.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Syll. Pl. Fl. Neapol. : 396 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002572



Common Names

  • Picris scaberrima
  • Scaberrima Picris
  • Scaberrima Hawkweed


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Description

Picris scaberrima (also called 'Rough Ox-tongue', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Picris scaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picris scaberrima is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris scaberrima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the plant in the spring when it is actively growing.

Where to Find Picris scaberrima

Picris scaberrima is native to the Mediterranean region.

Picris scaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris scaberrima?

Picris scaberrima

What is the common name of Picris scaberrima?

Rough Hawkbit

What is the natural habitat of Picris scaberrima?

It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and North Africa

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-102477: Based on the initial data import
Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Michele Tenore (1780-1861): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ten.' in the authors string.