Crepis turcica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
turcica
ID:
19882
Status:
valid
Authors:
Degen & Bald.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 46: 417 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019211
Common Names
- Turkish Hawk's-beard
- Crepis turcica
- Türkischer Hahnenfuß
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crepis turcica (also called Hawk's-beard, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Central Asia. It is a low-growing plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers that grow in a flat-topped cluster. It typically grows in sunny, dry areas such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Crepis turcica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Crepis turcica is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crepis turcica is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Crepis turcica
Crepis turcica is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is most commonly found in Turkey, Syria, and Lebanon.
Crepis turcica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepis turcica?
Crepis turcica
What type of plant is Crepis turcica?
It is an annual herb
Where is Crepis turcica found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-118572: Based on the initial data import
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Antonio Baldacci (1867-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bald.' in the authors string.