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Baker's Hawksbeard (Crepis bakeri)

Considerations for Pets and Children

• The plant belongs to the daisy family (Asteraceae), which may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

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

Distribution and Habitat

• Native to the western United States.
• Specific locations include Oregon (Baker, Coos, Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Harney, Jackson counties).
• Observed on cut banks.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

• Described as a forb/herb.
• Can be an annual or perennial flowering plant.

Ecological Role

• Crepis tectorum (another species of Hawksbeard) is mentioned as an invasive plant that is widespread in northeastern BC. This suggests that other species in the *Crepis* genus may also be prone to invasive behavior depending on the environment.

Related Species

• Other species in the Crepis genus include: Crepis acuminata (Tapertip Hawksbeard), Crepis atribarba (Slender Hawksbeard), Crepis aurea (Golden Hawk's-beard), Crepis biennis (Rough Hawksbeard), Crepis capillaris (Smooth Hawksbeard), Crepis monticola (Mountain Hawksbeard), Crepis nana (Dwarf Alpine Hawksbeard), Crepis occidentalis (Western Hawksbeard), and Crepis pulchra (Small-flowered Hawksbeard).

Resources and Further Information

• Discover Life: Provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crepis bakeri.
• Dave's Garden: A community where gardeners share tips, ideas, seeds, and plants.
• Wiktionary: Provides a definition of "hawksbeard."