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Idaho hawksbeard
Scientific Name: Crepis bakeri ssp. idahoensis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Idaho Hawksbeard (Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis)
Idaho Hawksbeard is a sensitive plant species recognized for its rarity and imperiled status in specific regions.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant belongs to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family, which includes species known to cause mild skin irritation.
- Hawksbeard are known to be weedy.
Scientific Classification
- Scientific Name: Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis
- Common Names: Idaho Hawksbeard, Baker's Hawksbeard, Cusick's Hawksbeard
- Synonyms: Crepis bakeri
- Rank: Subspecies
- Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- The plant is also referenced as Crepis bakeri Greene subsp. idahoensis Babc. & Stebbins.
Distribution and Habitat
- Primarily found in Idaho, with mentions in other Pacific Northwest locations such as Oregon and Washington.
- Observed growing on cut banks.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb
- Duration: Perennial
- Local field characteristics are noted as sometimes tricky for identification.
Ecological Role
- Idaho Hawksbeard is currently listed as a Rangewide/Globally Imperiled Species.
Conservation Status
- Designated as G4T2 and S2 on the BLM Idaho Special Status Species List.
- Subject of ongoing research, including a BLM ID Yellowstar-Idaho Hawksbeard Study.
Related Species
- Other Crepis species grow in Idaho, including Western Hawksbeard (Crepis occidentalis).
- Limestone Hawksbeard (Crepis intermedia) is also found in Idaho.
- Other Hawksbeard varieties include Modoc Hawksbeard and Siskiyou Hawksbeard.
Further Information
- Information available in the Encyclopedia of Life.
- Referenced in USDA resources.
- Idaho Department of Fish and Game.