Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
15212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 143 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014541



Common Names

  • Scabrous Picris
  • Picris scabra
  • Scabrous Hawkweed


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Description

Picris scabra (also called Rough Hawkbit, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Picris scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Picris scabra sub. abyssinica (Sch.Bip.) Smalla
Picris scabra sub. scabra

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picris scabra is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris scabra is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed.

Where to Find Picris scabra

Picris scabra is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Picris scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris scabra?

Picris scabra

What type of plant is Picris scabra?

It is an annual herb

What is the habitat of Picris scabra?

It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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-114069: Based on the initial data import
Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.