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Cusick's hawksbeard
Scientific Name: Crepis bakeri ssp. cusickii
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Crepis bakeri subsp. cusickii
Also known as Cusick's Hawksbeard, Baker's Hawksbeard, and Idaho Hawksbeard, Crepis bakeri subsp. cusickii is a perennial herb with a variety of common names reflecting its distribution and appearance.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crepis bakeri Greene subsp. cusickii (Eastw.) Babc. & Stebbins
- Rank: Subspecies
- Family: Asteraceae (Aster or Sunflower family)
- Synonyms: Crepis cusickii
- Alternative Names: The text references several other species within the Crepis genus, including Crepis acuminata (long-leaved hawksbeard, tapertip hawksbeard), Crepis atribarba (slender hawksbeard), Crepis modocensis (low hawksbeard), Crepis capillaris (smooth hawksbeard), Crepis intermedia (limestone hawksbeard), and Crepis occidentalis (Western hawksbeard). These names highlight the diversity within the Hawksbeard group.
Distribution and Habitat
- The text mentions that this plant is native.
- The name "Idaho Hawksbeard" suggests a presence in Idaho.
- The plant has been observed on a cut bank along US roadways.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Described as a perennial herb.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant is mentioned in the context of plant community composition, growing alongside Cusick's bluegrass (Poa cusickii) and Thurber's needlegrass (Stipa thurberiania).
- It is noted that Cusick's bluegrass and Thurber's needlegrass have higher preference indices than hawksbeard in some environments.
Further Information
- Information about Crepis bakeri subsp. cusickii can be found in the Flora of North America, Vol. 19.
- The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) recognizes this subspecies.
- Additional resources might be available via Garden Guides.