Crepis aspera
Hawk's Beard
Also known as: Barkhausia nudiflora Viv. ex Coss. +2 more
- Barkhausia nudiflora Viv. ex Coss.
- Crepidium asperum (L.) Tausch
- Nemauchenes aspera (L.) Endl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Crepis aspera (commonly known as Hawk's-beard) is an annual within the Asteraceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon-Syria, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Italy