Rhagadiolus edulis

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]

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.

Distribution and habitat

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

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

Ecology

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

References

  1. "Rhagadiolus edulis Gaertn. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  2. "Rhagadiolus edulis Gaertn". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
  3. "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.


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