Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albescens
ID:
94083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuvaev & L.S.Demidova

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 10: 275 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093412

Common Names

  • Crepis albescens
  • White-Flowered Hawk's-Beard
  • White-Flowered Hawk's-Head

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Description

Crepis albescens (also called White Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis albescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis albescens has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis albescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is also drought tolerant, but will flower more profusely with regular watering.

Where to Find Crepis albescens

Crepis albescens is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.

Crepis albescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis albescens?

Crepis albescens

What is the common name of Crepis albescens?

White Hawkweed

What type of soil does Crepis albescens prefer?

Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils

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,

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