Pulicaria
Pulicaria (Pulicaria dysenterica, Asteraceae)
French: pulicaire dysentérique
This species can be found on Ibiza as well as on Mallorca and Menorca. On Ibiza it is the only species of this gender. It grows in moist areas.
In former times it was used against the dysentery, due to which fact it bears its scientific name.
The dried herb is burnt to repel insects. On Ibiza it is known for its use against fleas just by hanging it up in the room.
