Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
22350

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 806 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021679

Common Names

  • Crepis rubra
  • Red Hawk's-Beard
  • Red Crepis

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Description

Crepis rubra (also called Red Hawk’s-beard, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry areas and can tolerate drought.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis rubra is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also known to be beneficial for treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis rubra is a small, white flower head. Its seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis rubra is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Crepis rubra

Crepis rubra is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Crepis rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis rubra?

Crepis rubra

What is the common name of Crepis rubra?

Red Hawk's-beard

What type of plant is Crepis rubra?

A perennial herb

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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