Rhagadiolus edulis

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Rhagadiolus edulis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Rhagadiolus
Species:
R. edulis
Binomial name
Rhagadiolus edulis
(L.) Gaertn.

Rhagadioles edulis, commonly known as the edible star-hawkbit, is a species of annual herb in the family Asteraceae. It is found in Southern Europe, Northwest Africa, the Caucasuses and the Middle East.[1][2]

Distribution and habitat[edit]

It is most commonly found in the months of April and May. It is most commonly found in France and Spain.[2] The habitat they live in is Mediterranean maquis and forest.[3]

Description[edit]

The flower color is yellow. The flowers gender are hermaphrodite. The flower arrangement are alternate and dissected.[3]

Ecology[edit]

Puccinia rhagadioli is a fungal parasite that can live inside of the flower.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Rhagadiolus edulis Gaertn. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. ^ a b "Rhagadiolus edulis Gaertn". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  3. ^ a b "Rhagadiolus edulis Gaertn. | Flora of Israel and adjuscent areas". צמחיית ישראל וסביבתה. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  4. ^ "Rhagadiolus edulis – Plant Parasites of Europe". bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved 2023-07-25.