Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinuata
ID:
34905

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Lack

Source:
gcc

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 8(1): 58 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034234

Common Names

  • Ox-eye Daisy
  • Field Daisy
  • Yellow Daisy

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Description

Picris sinuata (also called 'Wavy-Leaf Hawkweed', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a single stem with several branches and is covered in small, white hairs. It has yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Picris sinuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picris sinuata has small, yellow flowers with a black centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris sinuata is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Picris sinuata

Picris sinuata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows and grasslands.

Picris sinuata FAQ

What is the growth habit of Picris sinuata?

Picris sinuata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

What is the flowering period of Picris sinuata?

Picris sinuata flowers from April to August.

What is the habitat of Picris sinuata?

Picris sinuata is found in open woodlands, scrub and grassland.

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-133091: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Hans Walter Lack (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lack' in the authors string.