Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vesicaria
ID:
44583

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 805 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043912

Common Names

  • Crepis vesicaria
  • Bladder Hawksbeard
  • Smooth Hawksbeard

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Synonyms

  • Barkhausia raphanifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Lagoseris raphanifolia Link [unknown]
  • Crepis vesicaria vesicaria [unknown]
  • Crepis taraxacifolia vesicaria (L.) Batt. [unknown]
  • Crepis vesicaria pectinata (Willk.) Maire [unknown]
  • Crepis vesicaria longiseta Maire [unknown]
  • Crepis vesicaria recognita (Hallier f.) Maire [unknown]
  • Crepis vesicaria ramosissima Maire [unknown]

Description

Crepis vesicaria (also called Nipplewort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Crepis vesicaria is a perennial plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used as a natural dye.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Crepis vesicaria sub. myriocephala (Batt.) Babc.
Crepis vesicaria sub. stellata (Ball.) Babc.
Crepis vesicaria sub. taraxacifolia (Thuill.) Thell.
Crepis vesicaria sub. andryaloides (Lowe) Babc.
Crepis vesicaria sub. vesicaria
Crepis vesicaria sub. hyemalis (Biv.) Babc.
Crepis vesicaria sub. bivonana (Soldano & F.Conti) Giardina & Raimondo

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crepis vesicaria is yellow and daisy-like with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crepis vesicaria is a fast-growing annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It can be propagated by direct sowing or by division of established plants.

Where to Find Crepis vesicaria

Crepis vesicaria is native to Europe, Asia, and North America.

Crepis vesicaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crepis vesicaria?

Crepis vesicaria

What is the common name of Crepis vesicaria?

Bladder Hawkweed

Where is Crepis vesicaria found?

Crepis vesicaria is found in 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,

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