Status:
valid
Authors:
Javorka
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 21: 21 (1923). (1922 publ. 1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023355
Common Names
- Bertiscea Crepis
- Bertiscea Hawkweed
- Bertiscea Hawk's-beard
Description
Crepis bertiscea (also called Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis bertiscea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used as a salad green. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis bertiscea is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is an achene, which is a small, dry, one-seeded fruit. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a taproot.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis bertiscea is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or fall. Division should be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Crepis bertiscea
Crepis bertiscea is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.
Crepis bertiscea FAQ
What type of plant is Crepis bertiscea?
Crepis bertiscea is a type of flowering plant.
What is the growth habit of Crepis bertiscea?
Crepis bertiscea is an annual or biennial herb with a spreading growth habit.
Where does Crepis bertiscea grow?
Crepis bertiscea is native to Europe and grows in dry, sunny areas.
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,