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tapertip hawksbeard

Scientific Name: Crepis acuminata ssp. acuminata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Tapertip Hawksbeard (Crepis acuminata)

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant produces stems with milky sap.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant produces stems with milky sap.

Crepis acuminata, commonly known as tapertip hawksbeard, longleaf hawksbeard, or long-leafed hawksbeard, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crepis acuminata Nutt.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonym: taper-tip hawksbeard (FNA Ed. Comm., 2006a)
  • Subspecies: Crepis acuminata ssp. acuminata
  • Plant Symbol: CRAC2

Distribution and Habitat

  • Crepis acuminata is native to western North America.
  • It prefers well-drained soils and full sunlight.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Tapertip hawksbeard is a perennial forb.
  • It produces clusters of multiple small yellow flowers that form on long stalks.
  • The yellow cylindrical flower heads bloom from May to August.

Ecology

  • Tapertip hawksbeard leaves are consumed by pre-laying sage grouse hens and make up a large portion of their diet.
  • Insect predation can be a factor for this species.
  • It is drought-tolerant.

Additional Information

  • This plant is considered a wildflower.
  • Dispersal: Inconveniences are indeterminate seed maturation and very fluffy, wind borne seed.

Further Resources

  • USDA NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life
  • WildflowersWest
  • Garden Guides