Reichardia intermedia

### Description

Reichardia intermedia is an annual plant species belonging to the genus Reichardia in the family Asteraceae (Korbblütler). The generic name Reichardia honors Johann Jacob Reichard (1743–1782), a German physician and botanist.

### Plant Characteristics

* Height: 10-45 centimeters
* Rootstock: Not wooded
* Leaf size: 4-7 × 2.5-3.5 millimetres
* Petal width: up to 1.25 millimeters
* Flower color: Marginal flowers often have a red stripe on the outside

### Habitat and Distribution

Reichardia intermedia is native to the Mediterranean region, with a wide distribution across:

* North Africa (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia)
* Western Asia (Turkey, Lebanon, Israel)
* Southern Europe (Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, Italy, Sicily, Malta, Greece, Crete, Cyprus)
* The Balearic Islands

The species grows on limestone soils and can be found at various altitudes, including 0 meters above sea level on Crete.

### Seeding and Growth

Reichardia intermedia is a thermophyte that thrives in dry, open places. It is an annual plant that reaches its full height within one year. The flowering period typically occurs from March to April.

### Chromosomal Number

The number of chromosomes for Reichardia intermedia is 2n = 16.

### Synonyms and Related Articles

* [Plants of the Mediterranean](#)
* [Plants of North Africa](#)
* [Plants of Western Asia](#)
* [Plants of Southern Europe](#)

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