Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albida
ID:
36193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ball

Source:
gcc

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 11: 370 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035522

Common Names

  • Picris albida
  • White Picris
  • Albida Picris

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Synonyms

  • Picris chevallieri Batt. [unknown]
  • Picris albida albida [unknown]
  • Picris albida albida [unknown]
  • Picris albida chevallieri (Batt.) Maire [unknown]
  • Picris coronopifolia albida (Ball) Maire [unknown]
  • Picris albida concolor Maire [unknown]

Description

Picris albida (also called 'White Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 m and has a woody rootstock. The leaves are alternate, sessile, and lanceolate-ovate in shape. The flowers are yellow and have five petals. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Picris albida is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues, such as indigestion and constipation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picris albida has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris albida is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division of the rootstock or by seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.

Where to Find Picris albida

Picris albida can be found in the grasslands of the United Kingdom.

Picris albida FAQ

What is the optimal growing environment for Picris albida?

Picris albida prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C.

What is the flowering season of Picris albida?

Picris albida typically flowers in late spring and early summer.

What are the medicinal properties of Picris albida?

Picris albida is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.

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-13436: Based on the initial data import
John Ball (1818-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ball' in the authors string.