Arnoseris File

Arnoseris is a genus of flowering plants in the dandelion tribe ( Cichorieae ) of the daisy family, Asteraceae . It is largely considered monotypic, consisting of only one recognized species: , commonly known as lamb's succory or swine's succory . Physical Characteristics

Historically found as a weed in winter cereal crops (like rye) and on the margins of arable fields.

Arnoseris minima is a small, hairless annual herb that typically grows between 10 and 35 cm in height. Key features include: arnoseris

Possesses a thickened taproot that can reach depths of up to 50 cm. Ecology and Habitat

Arranged in a basal rosette at the ground level, they are wedge-shaped (oblanceolate) with small teeth along the edges. Arnoseris is a genus of flowering plants in

It prefers acidic, nutrient-poor, sandy or sandy-loamy soils with low calcium content.

This specialist plant thrives in specific, often "poor" environmental conditions: Arnoseris minima is a small, hairless annual herb

Home to approximately one-third of the global population, it is listed as "endangered" (Red List Status 2).