Names and Myths

Erechtites an ancient plant name used by Dioscorides for some species of groundsel.

hieracifolia with leaves of hawkweed.

Natural history / Folklore

Plant can be very abundant following a fire. Flowers contain only disk flowers, no rays. Plant can grow to 10 feet in height.⁴⁶

The plant has been used as a remedy for both piles and dysentery.²

Description

Cluster of brush-shaped flowers with no rays. Swollen based envelope of green bracts.