Pulicaria dysenterica
Pulicaire dysentérique
Common Fleabane
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | yellow |
| Flower size | 15-30 mm |
| Flowering months | August, September, October, November |
| Leaf type | Sagittate |
| Height | 20-60 cm |
Description
A plant with a creeping root stock. It grows in semi-arid Mediterranean woodlands to damp habitats.
The common name ‘fleabane’ refers to its use as an incense to drive away insects.
Flowers
The flowers are very noticeable, golden-yellow, daisy-like, with 40-100 disk florets and 20-30 narrow ray florets.
Leaves
Sagittate arrow-head shaped leaf with downward lobes. Arrowhead with downward lobes, alternate, clasping the stem, hairy beneath.
Fruits Seeds
Achene: a cluster of 1-seeded fruit with hairs.
Medical
Whole plant: was used to treat dysentery.
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