Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceterach
ID:
41040

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 1937-8, xii. 323 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040369



Common Names

  • Saussurea ceterach
  • Ceterach
  • Old-Man's Beard


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Description

Saussurea ceterach (also called Rock Cudweed, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Saussurea ceterach is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, respiratory problems, and gastrointestinal disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saussurea ceterach is a white, star-shaped head with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saussurea ceterach is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer in the spring.

Where to Find Saussurea ceterach

Saussurea ceterach is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.

Saussurea ceterach FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saussurea ceterach?

Saussurea ceterach

What is the common name of Saussurea ceterach?

Cretan Sausage

Where is Saussurea ceterach found?

Greece and Turkey

Species in the Saussurea genus

Saussurea sughoo, Saussurea sylvatica, Saussurea compta, Saussurea apus, Saussurea paleata, Saussurea graminea, Saussurea gossipiphora, Saussurea chinensis, Saussurea petrovii, Saussurea kungii, Saussurea polypodioides, Saussurea foliosa, Saussurea leptolepis, Saussurea canandrifoia, Saussurea rigida, Saussurea kolesnikovii, Saussurea malitiosa, Saussurea taipaiensis, Saussurea veitchiana, Saussurea pectinata, Saussurea souliei, Saussurea orgaadayi, Saussurea lavrenkoana, Saussurea hypargyrea, Saussurea odontolepis, Saussurea chamarensis, Saussurea hieracioides, Saussurea mongolica, Saussurea franchetii, Saussurea chionophylla, Saussurea macrolepis, Saussurea rockii, Saussurea polygonifolia, Saussurea kingii, Saussurea maximowiczii, Saussurea scabrida, Saussurea obvallata, Saussurea graciliformis, Saussurea virgata, Saussurea amabilis, Saussurea huashanensis, Saussurea riederi, Saussurea sericea, Saussurea laniceps, Saussurea eriostemon, Saussurea porcii, Saussurea kurilensis, Saussurea dolichopoda, Saussurea tunglingensis, Saussurea acroura,

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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