Status:
valid
Authors:
Lack
Source:
gcc
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Botanisches Jahrb?cher 108 1987
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032806
Common Names
- Picris Wagenitzii
- Wagenitz's Hawkweed
- Wagenitz's Hawkbit
Description
Picris wagenitzii (also called Wagenitz's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Africa. 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 star-shaped shape. It is commonly found in dry, open areas such as pastures and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Picris wagenitzii 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 wagenitzii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picris wagenitzii 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 wagenitzii
Picris wagenitzii is native to the Mediterranean regions of Turkey.
Picris wagenitzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picris wagenitzii?
Picris wagenitzii
What is the family of Picris wagenitzii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Picris wagenitzii?
Unknown
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,