Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frigidaria
ID:
66508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nägeli & Peter) Soják

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 6(2): 219 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065837



Common Names

  • Frigid Pilosella
  • Frosted Mouse-Ear
  • Frosted Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Hieracium frigidarium Nägeli & Peter [unknown]
  • Hieracium frigidarium frigidarium [unknown]
  • Hieracium frigidarium frigidarioides Käser & Zahn [unknown]
  • Hieracium frigidarium lorethicum Zahn [unknown]

Description

Pilosella frigidaria (also called Fringed Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has narrow, linear leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Pilosella frigidaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea which is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pilosella frigidaria has small, yellow flowers with white centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pilosella frigidaria is a perennial plant that is native to the alpine and subalpine regions of Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate cold temperatures. It is also resistant to deer and rabbits.

Where to Find Pilosella frigidaria

Pilosella frigidaria is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can be found in grasslands and scrublands.

Pilosella frigidaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pilosella frigidaria?

Pilosella frigidaria

What type of plant is Pilosella frigidaria?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Pilosella frigidaria found?

It is found in the mountains of the western United States and Canada

Species in the Pilosella genus

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-22737: Based on the initial data import
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Carl Nägeli (1817-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nägeli' in the authors string.