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Modoc hawksbeard
Scientific Name: Crepis modocensis
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Modoc Hawksbeard (Crepis modocensis)
Crepis modocensis, commonly known as Modoc hawksbeard, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae). Other common names include low hawksbeard and Siskiyou hawksbeard.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant has stiff, straight hairs on its stems.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crepis modocensis Greene
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Synonyms: Crepis modocensis Greene ssp. typica Babc.
- Subspecies: Examples include Crepis modocensis ssp. glareosa and Crepis modocensis ssp. modocensis
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to western North America.
- Found on stony ground, such as on Kittitas hillsides in Washington State and the Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area.
- May be found blooming in leaf litter below Oregon white oaks, as seen along the School Canyon Trail #468 in the Badger Creek area.
Morphological Characteristics
- Low tuft growth habit with large basal leaves.
- Stems have few branches.
- Leaves are typically 3-10 inches long and lightly covered in hairs.
- Dandelion-like flower heads that may appear darkened below due to black hairs.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Flowers are yellow.
- The plant is a food source for sage-grouse.
- Observed with a Mormon Metalmark butterfly.
Quirky Facts
- The name "modocensis" refers to Modoc County in California.
Further Information
- Species profile available at http://www.niiss.org/cwis438/Browse/Organism/Organ.