Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 3: 856 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079930
Common Names
- Crepis aculeata
- Spiny Hawksbeard
- Spiny-Leaved Hawksbeard
Description
Crepis aculeata (also called prickly hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single erect stem with yellow flowers and spiny leaves. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis aculeata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepis aculeata has yellow flowers with a white center and a yellow-green seed head. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis aculeata is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It should be planted in well-drained soil in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can be pruned to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Crepis aculeata
Crepis aculeata can be found in the western United States, primarily in California.
Crepis aculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis aculeata?
Crepis aculeata
What is the common name of Crepis aculeata?
Sharp-fruited Hawk's-beard
What is the natural habitat of Crepis aculeata?
Grassy places, roadsides, and waste places
Species in the Crepis genus
Crepis aitchisonii,
Crepis mollis,
Crepis tungusica,
Crepis kashmirica,
Crepis filiformis,
Crepis ramosissima,
Crepis foetida,
Crepis willdenowii,
Crepis acuminata,
Crepis racemosa,
Crepis froelichiana,
Crepis turicensis,
Crepis paniculata,
Crepis atheniensis,
Crepis coreana,
Crepis trichocephala,
Crepis zacintha,
Crepis noronhaea,
Crepis monrealensis,
Crepis leontodontoides,
Crepis sancta,
Crepis bithynica,
Crepis miyabei,
Crepis merxmuelleri,
Crepis smyrnaea,
Crepis monticola,
Crepis turcomanica,
Crepis insignis,
Crepis balliana,
Crepis senecioides,
Crepis himalaica,
Crepis elymaitica,
Crepis rigescens,
Crepis rhaetica,
Crepis intermedia,
Crepis chondrilloides,
Crepis heterotricha,
Crepis caucasica,
Crepis crocea,
Crepis czerepanovii,
Crepis schachtii,
Crepis nevii,
Crepis turcica,
Crepis aurea,
Crepis coreana,
Crepis straussii,
Crepis multiflora,
Crepis tenerrima,
Crepis divaricata,
Crepis amplexifolia,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,