Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
evae
ID:
4079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lack

Source:
gcc

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 42(3): 210 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003408

Common Names

  • Picris
  • Picris Evae
  • Evae

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Description

Picris evae (also called Eva's Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Picris evae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picris evae is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picris evae is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Picris evae

Picris evae is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry and rocky areas.

Picris evae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picris evae?

Picris evae

What is the common name of Picris evae?

Eve's Hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Picris evae?

It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

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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