False Sowthistle
Reichardia tingitana
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Algeria, Baleares, Canary Is., Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gulf States, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kenya, Kriti, Kuwait, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sicilia, Sinai, Socotra, Spain, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Yemen
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Reichardia
- Species:
- Reichardia tingitana
- USDA Symbol:
- RETI
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 40 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- feb,mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions with dry, rocky soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment; light may improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI