Crepis vesicaria
Beaked Hawk's Beard, Beaked Hawksbeard
Also known as: Barkhausia vesicaria (L.) DC. +7 more
- Barkhausia vesicaria (L.) DC.
- Crepis vesicaria subsp. euvesicaria Maire
- Crepis vesicaria var. longiseta Maire
- Crepis vesicaria var. ramosissima Maire
- Crepis vesicaria var. taraxacifolia (Thuill.) Thell.
- Crepis vesicaria var. taraxicifolia (Thuill.) Thell.
- Crepis vesicaria var. vesicaria
- Crepis vesicaria var. vesicaris L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Crepis vesicaria (commonly known as Beaked Hawk's-beard) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Belgium, Canary Is., Corse, East Aegean Is., France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Kriti, Madeira, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
British Columbia, California, Connecticut, Great Britain, Hawaii, Ireland, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Poland, South Australia, Victoria
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