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 Caucasus and the Middle East.[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Rhagadiolus |
| Species: | R. edulis
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| Binomial name | |
| Rhagadiolus edulis (L.) Gaertn.
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Distribution and habitat
editIt 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
editThe flower color is yellow. The flowers gender are hermaphrodite. The flower arrangement are alternate and dissected.[3]
Ecology
editPuccinia rhagadioli is a fungal parasite that can live inside of the flower.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Rhagadiolus edulis Gaertn. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ a b "Rhagadiolus edulis Gaertn". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 2023-06-28.
- ^ a b "Rhagadiolus edulis Gaertn. | Flora of Israel and adjuscent areas". צמחיית ישראל וסביבתה. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
- ^ "Rhagadiolus edulis – Plant Parasites of Europe". bladmineerders.nl. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
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