Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
135774

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Bornm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 89: 407 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135103

Common Names

  • Variable Cicerbita
  • Variable Blue Sow Thistle
  • Variable Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Lactuca variabilis Bornm. [unknown]

Description

Cicerbita variabilis (also called Variable Bittercress, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Cicerbita variabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cicerbita variabilis is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cicerbita variabilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cicerbita variabilis

Cicerbita variabilis can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Cicerbita variabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cicerbita variabilis?

Cicerbita variabilis

What is the common name of Cicerbita variabilis?

Variable Bittercress

What is the natural habitat of Cicerbita variabilis?

Cicerbita variabilis is found in grasslands, meadows, and steppes in Europe and Asia.

Species in the Cicerbita genus

Cicerbita macrophylla, Cicerbita plumieri, Cicerbita pancicii, Cicerbita acuminata, Cicerbita prenanthoides, Cicerbita persica, Cicerbita bourgaei, Cicerbita nuristanica, Cicerbita crambifolia, Cicerbita roborowskii, Cicerbita chiangdaoensis, Cicerbita alpina, Cicerbita deltoidea, Cicerbita crassicaulis, Cicerbita kossinskyi, Cicerbita nepalensis, Cicerbita azurea, Cicerbita sonchifolia, Cicerbita olgae, Cicerbita garrettii, Cicerbita brassicifolia, Cicerbita mulgedioides, Cicerbita madatapensis, Cicerbita songarica, Cicerbita thianschanica, Cicerbita scoparia, Cicerbita boissieri, Cicerbita putii, Cicerbita violaefolia, Cicerbita adenophora, Cicerbita variabilis, Cicerbita racemosa, Cicerbita auriculiformis, Cicerbita zhenduoi, Cicerbita ladyginii, Cicerbita neglecta, Cicerbita astorensis, Cicerbita gilgitensis, Cicerbita benthamii, Cicerbita chitralensis,

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,