Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
senecioides
ID:
16248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delile

Source:
gcc

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Descr. Egypte, Hist. Nat. 262, t. 42, f. 2 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015577

Common Names

  • Crepis senecioides
  • Senecio-like Hawk's-beard
  • Senecio-like Hawkweed

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Description

Crepis senecioides (also called the hawksbeard, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis senecioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis senecioides is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis senecioides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and salt spray. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.

Where to Find Crepis senecioides

Crepis senecioides can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in Europe and North America.

Crepis senecioides FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Crepis senecioides?

Crepis senecioides is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.

What type of soil does Crepis senecioides prefer?

Crepis senecioides prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the growth rate of Crepis senecioides?

Crepis senecioides has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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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