The caccialepre or latticrepolo (Rheicardia picroides), is a small plant which has spread throughout most of Italy, it is common in rocky ground. In the Province of Salerno it is easy to find it along the sea cliffs.
The first term of its scientific name (Rheicardia picroides) is dedicated to the doctor and German naturalist JJ Reichard, while the second name comes from the greek picros = yellow, with reference to the color of the flowers.
Flowering occurs throughout the year, as well as the leaves persist in every season. The flower is eatable.
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Lacaita C., 1922, Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano n. s. XXIX n. 174