Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 2: 250 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009368
Common Names
- Picris strigosa
- Strigosa Picris
- Picris
Synonyms
- Picris strigosa turcomanica Bornm. & Sint. [unknown]
Description
Picris strigosa (also called Bristly Ox-tongue, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Picris strigosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Picris strigosa sub. goniocaula (Boiss.) Lack
Picris strigosa sub. strigosa
Picris strigosa sub. canescens (Steven) Lack
Picris strigosa sub. kurdica Lack
Picris strigosa sub. macrotricha Lack
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Picris strigosa is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Picris strigosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it will do best in a rich, loamy soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings will emerge in the spring and can be thinned to the desired spacing. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Picris strigosa
Picris strigosa is found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is most commonly found in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides, fields, and disturbed areas.
Picris strigosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Picris strigosa?
Picris strigosa
What is the common name of Picris strigosa?
Stiff Hawk's-beard
What type of plant is Picris strigosa?
A flowering plant
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,