Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
71104

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat. 258, t. 40 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070433



Common Names

  • Picris sulphurea
  • Sulphur Hawkweed
  • Yellow Hawkweed


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Description

Picris sulphurea (also called 'Yellow Ox-tongue', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a thin, upright stem and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, grassy meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Picris sulphurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picris sulphurea has small yellow flowers with a long, thin center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris sulphurea is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is best to water it regularly and to fertilize it in the spring and summer.

Where to Find Picris sulphurea

Picris sulphurea is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Picris sulphurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris sulphurea?

Picris sulphurea

What is the common name of Picris sulphurea?

Unknown

What type of plant is Picris sulphurea?

Herb

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,

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