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tapertip hawksbeard
Scientific Name: Crepis acuminata ssp. pluriflora
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tapertip Hawksbeard (Crepis acuminata)
Crepis acuminata, commonly known as tapertip hawksbeard, is a perennial forb native to North America.
Common Names
- Tapertip Hawksbeard
- Longleaf Hawksbeard
- Long-leafed Hawksbeard
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crepis acuminata Nutt.
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster or Daisy 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 and can be found in locations such as the southern Malheur National Forest, along the trail from Frog Lake to Winnemucca Lake, and the Mount Rose Wilderness Area in Nevada.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial forb
- Drought tolerant
- Produces clusters of multiple small yellow flowers on long stalks
- Yellow cylindrical flower heads bloom from May to August
- Stems arise from a basal rosette
- Stems contain milky sap
Ecological Role
Tapertip hawksbeard leaves are consumed by pre-laying sage grouse hens and make up a significant part of their diet. Insect predation can also be a factor for this species.
Quirky Facts
- Seed maturation is indeterminate, and the seeds are very fluffy and wind-borne.
- Similar species include C. intermedia, intermediate hawksbeard, which has 7-12 flowers in a flower head.
Resources and Further Information
- USDA NRCS PLANTS Database
- Discover Life
- WildflowersWest
- Garden Guides