Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbigera
ID:
90745

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leiberg

Source:
gcc

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3(9): 565, pl. 26 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090074

Common Names

  • Crepis
  • Crepis barbigera
  • Bearded Crepis

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Description

Crepis barbigera (also called Hairy Hawksbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that can reach up to 40 cm in height. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis barbigera is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive yellow flowers and is also known for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis barbigera has small, yellow flowers that form a dense, flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, with a tuft of white hairs at one end. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves that are lanceolate in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis barbigera is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Crepis barbigera

Crepis barbigera can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Crepis barbigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis barbigera?

Crepis barbigera

What is the common name of Crepis barbigera?

Bearded Hawksbeard

What is the natural habitat of Crepis barbigera?

It is found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States.

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,