Wild Bishop
Bifora radians
- Native to:
- Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Sicilia, Spain, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Henry Brisse (upload by user:Abalg )
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Bifora
- Species:
- Bifora radians
- USDA Symbol:
- BIRA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 50 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny habitats
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with cold stratification; light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI