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Crepis bakeri - Baker's Hawksbeard

Crepis bakeri is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae). It is commonly known as Baker's hawksbeard. The genus Crepis is known as hawksbeard or hawk's-beard.

Considerations for Pets and Children

• The text mentions that some Crepis species can be considered "rough," which could imply some plants have textural qualities that might be undesirable for pets or children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Crepis bakeri Greene
• Common Name: Baker's Hawksbeard
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Taxonomic Rank: Species, Subspecies (e.g., Crepis bakeri Greene ssp. bakeri, Crepis bakeri ssp. idahoensis)
• Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
• Synonyms: Crepis bakeri var. bakeri
• Other Common Names: Cusick's Hawksbeard, Idaho Hawksbeard

Distribution and Habitat

• Crepis bakeri is native to the western United States.
• One observation notes it growing on a cut bank along US roadways.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• It is a forb/herb.
• It can be a perennial herb.

Ecological Role

• Other Crepis species, such as Crepis tectorum (Hawksbeard), are noted as invasive plants.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• One image shows Hover Flies interacting with Hawksbeard.

Further Information

• Saint Mary's College of California.
• Dave's Garden (for growing tips).
• Discover Life (for biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution).
• Wiktionary (for definition of Hawksbeard).
• Wikimedia Commons (for images, specifically a file by Glyn Baker).