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Picris echioides Bristly ox-tongue (1 Page of 5) The Picris echioides plant species is found in S. Europe. Possibly native but certainly established in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bristly ox-tongue. Some home gardeners know the variety as Helmintia echioides. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Picris echioides Common Name: Bristly ox-tongue Family: Compositae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.9 Mature Width: 0.4 Habitat: Roadsides, hedgebanks, field margins and waste places, usually on stiff and calcareous soils[17].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils[200]. Dislikes shade.
Wild plants are an indicator of calcareous soils[200].
Seed is often produced apomictically[17]. Any seedlings from this seed will be genetically identical to the parent plant.
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