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Crepis foetida var. rhoeadifolia

Scientific Name: Crepis foetida var. rhoeadifolia

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Biennial, Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crepis foetida var. rhoeadifolia: Stinking Hawksbeard

Crepis foetida var. rhoeadifolia, commonly known as stinking hawksbeard, is a forb/herb known for its distinctive odor. It is classified as both a biennial and perennial plant.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crepis foetida L. var. rhoeadifolia (M. Bieb.) Celak.
  • Common Name: Stinking Hawksbeard
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
  • Rank: Variety
  • Synonyms:
    • Anisoderis rhoeadifolia (M.Bieb.) Fisch. &amp C.A.Mey.
    • Barkhausia byzantina DC.
    • Barkhausia foetida var. rhoeadifolia (M.Bieb.) Trautv.
    • Barkhausia foetida var. subdivisa Schur
    • Crepis rhoeadifolia M.Bieb.
    • Crepis foetida subsp. rhoeadifolia (M.Bieb.) Celak.
    • Crepis foetida var. maritima Guss.
    • Crepis foetida var. hispida Bisch.
    • Crepis foetida var. vulgaris Bisch.

Distribution and Habitat

Specific distribution details are limited, but the plant is associated with locations like Flassans sur Issole - Var (83) France. The species Crepis foetida var. rhoeadifolia also has an association with the Mediterranean region.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Biennial/Perennial

Ecological Role

Crepis foetida subsp. rhoeadifolia can be found in regions alongside other plants like Ambrosia artemisiifolia L., and Chondrilla juncea L., suggesting it may be part of diverse plant communities or even spread alongside invasive or ruderal species.

Genetic Information

Self-incompatibility has been observed in Crepis foetida subsp. rhoeadifolia, suggesting a reliance on cross-pollination for reproduction. Studies have also focused on the fatty acid composition of its flowers.

Interactions with Other Organisms

Mentioned in conjunction with other species within the Asteraceae family, such as Erigeron caucasicus subsp. venustus and Hieracium bornmuelleri, suggesting possible ecological interactions or co-occurrence in similar habitats.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Encyclopedia of Life (EOL)
  • Index Sem. Hort. Petrop.
  • The Plant List
  • IPNI (International Plant Names Index)
  • Australian Plant Name Index
  • NYBG (New York Botanical Garden) Virtual Herbarium