Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
5433

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 807 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004762

Common Names

  • Crepis foetida
  • Stinking Hawkweed
  • Stinking Hawksbeard

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Synonyms

  • Barkhausia zacinthia Margot & Reut. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Barkhausia glandulosa pinnatipartita DC. [unknown]
  • Barkhausia foetida foetida [unknown]
  • Crepis foetida foetida [unknown]
  • Barkhausia foetida diffusa Lej. & Courtois [unknown]
  • Barkhausia foetida prostrata (Dumort.) Babc. [unknown]
  • Barkhausia foetida foetida [unknown]
  • Crepis foetida eufoetida Beger [unknown]
  • Crepis foetida eufoetida Domin [unknown]
  • Barkhausia foetida sinuatodentata Schur [unknown]
  • Barkhausia foetida viscosissima Trautv. [unknown]
  • Crepis foetida maritima (Boiss.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Crepis foetida radicata Nyman [unknown]
  • Crepis foetida foetida [unknown]
  • Crepis foetida zacinthia (DC.) Hayek [unknown]
  • Crepis foetens Link [unknown]
  • Crepis gracilis Lej. [unknown]

Description

Crepis foetida (also called 'Stinking Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis foetida sub. foetida
Crepis foetida sub. glandulosa (C.Presl) Arcang.
Crepis foetida sub. rhoeadifolia (M.Bieb.) Celak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crepis foetida has yellow flowers with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis foetida is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and requires regular watering. It is also tolerant of drought and heat.

Where to Find Crepis foetida

Crepis foetida is native to Europe and can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Crepis foetida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis foetida?

Crepis foetida

What is the natural habitat of Crepis foetida?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the bloom period of Crepis foetida?

Late spring to early summer

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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