Status:
valid
Authors:
Batt.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
in Batt. et Trab. Fl. de l'Alger. 1(Dicot., fasc. 3): 563. 1889 [Nov-Dec 1889]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039116
Common Names
- Clary's Crepis
- Crepis
- Clary's Hawk's Beard
Description
Crepis claryi (also called Clary's hawksbeard, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis claryi is used as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin infections, and wounds. It is also used to treat headaches, fever, and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis claryi is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Crepis claryi is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed and division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Crepis claryi
Crepis claryi is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Crepis claryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis claryi?
Crepis claryi
What are the common names of Crepis claryi?
Clary's Hawkweed
Where is Crepis claryi native to?
Europe
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,