Picris hieracioides ssp. japonica, a
biennial herb occurring in grasslands or roadsides in fields and
mountains, grows to 0.3-1m in height. Radical leaves perish in the
flowering time, and on-stem leaves on lower parts are 6-12cm long,
lanceolate, with bases tapering to become petioles. Those on the
middle parts are lanceolate, with bases embracing the stems. Branch
tips set 2.2.5cm across yellow flower heads. Involucres are
blackish-green; inside pieces are linear-like lanceolate with coarse
hairs and short outer segments. Bloom time: May-October. |