Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
babylonica
ID:
22715

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Hofmus. xxvii. 453 (1913).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022044

Common Names

  • Babylonian Picris
  • Picris babylonica
  • Babylonian Bitter-weed

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Description

Picris babylonica (also called Babylonian oxtongue, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to Iran, and is found in dry and moist grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Picris babylonica is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Picris babylonica has small yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris babylonica is a perennial herb that is propagated by seeds or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9.

Where to Find Picris babylonica

Picris babylonica is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry meadows.

Picris babylonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris babylonica?

Picris babylonica

What is the common name of Picris babylonica?

Babylonian picris

What is the natural habitat of Picris babylonica?

Picris babylonica is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

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,

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