Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
96127

Status:
valid

Authors:
Froel.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 11: 96 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095456

Common Names

  • Crepis chrysantha
  • Golden Hawk's-beard
  • Golden Crepis

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Description

Crepis chrysantha (also called Golden Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe and grows in dry grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis chrysantha sub. chrysantha

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis chrysantha is yellow with a daisy-like shape. Its seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis chrysantha is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best propagated in the spring or fall. To propagate from seed, scatter the seeds on the surface of a prepared seedbed and lightly cover them with soil. Water the seedbed regularly until the seedlings emerge. Transplant the seedlings to their permanent location when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Crepis chrysantha

Crepis chrysantha is native to the western United States and can be found in the montane meadows and alpine tundra of the region.

Crepis chrysantha FAQ

What are the common names of Crepis chrysantha?

Common names of Crepis chrysantha include golden daisy, golden hawkweed, and golden aster.

What is the growth habit of Crepis chrysantha?

Crepis chrysantha is a perennial herb that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height.

What is the native range of Crepis chrysantha?

Crepis chrysantha is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

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,