Picris humilis Dc.

Species

Angiosperms > Asterales > Asteraceae > Picris

Characteristics

Flowering stems erect from a firm stock, 6-30 in. high
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Florets yellow in oblong heads 2/3 in. long
Yellow or white latex
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Sexuality hermaphrodite
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Mature height (meter) 0.15 - 0.76
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Often appearing after grass fires.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

Uses medicinal
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Distribution

Picris humilis world distribution map, present in Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:237856-1
WFO ID wfo-0000135945
COL ID 6VJ3B
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Synonyms

Picris humilis