Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pavlov) Kamelin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 10: 131 (1993): (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096620
Common Names
- Mira Prenanthes
- Mira Rattlesnake-Root
- Mira Rattlesnakeroot
Description
Prenanthes mira (also called Mira lettuce, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Prenanthes mira is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an antiseptic and to treat respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Prenanthes mira is a white-green, star-shaped flower with a diameter of 5-7 mm. The seed is a small, black achene with a diameter of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a diameter of 2-3 mm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Prenanthes mira is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny location in the spring. To propagate by division, divide the plant in the spring or fall and replant the divisions in the desired location.
Where to Find Prenanthes mira
Prenanthes mira is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is typically found in dry, open woodlands and chaparral.
Prenanthes mira FAQ
What are the common names of Prenanthes mira?
Mira Rattlesnakeroot
What is the natural habitat of Prenanthes mira?
Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
What is the optimal soil pH for Prenanthes mira?
6.0 to 7.5
Species in the Prenanthes genus
Prenanthes subpeltata,
Prenanthes stricta,
Prenanthes tanakae,
Prenanthes stenolimba,
Prenanthes hookeri,
Prenanthes stewartii,
Prenanthes sumatrana,
Prenanthes steenisii,
Prenanthes mira,
Prenanthes sagittata,
Prenanthes purpurea,
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,