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mountain hawksbeard

Scientific Name: Crepis monticola

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crepis: Hawksbeard and Its Many Forms

The genus Crepis, commonly known as hawksbeard or hawk's-beard in some regions, encompasses a variety of annual and perennial flowering plants within the daisy family (Asteraceae). This diverse group exhibits a wide range of adaptations and distributions.

Scientific Classification

  • Genus: Crepis
  • Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Common Names

  • Hawksbeard
  • Hawk's-beard
  • Mountain Hawksbeard
  • Longleaf Hawksbeard
  • Tapertip Hawksbeard
  • Tall Hawksbeard
  • Dwarf Alpine Hawksbeard
  • Slender Hawksbeard
  • Baker's Hawksbeard

Species Spotlight

  • Crepis acuminata (Tapertip Hawksbeard/Long-leaved Hawksbeard): Scientific Name: Crepis acuminata Nutt.
  • Crepis monticola (Mountain Hawksbeard): Also known as Crepis monticola Coville.
  • Crepis nana (Dwarf Alpine Hawksbeard)
  • Crepis atribarba (Slender Hawksbeard)
  • Crepis bakeri (Baker's Hawksbeard)
  • Crepis modocensis (Modoc Hawksbeard)
  • Crepis mollis (Northern Hawks-beard)

Synonyms

  • Crepis acuminata ssp. acuminata for Crepis acuminata
  • Crepis bocconei syn C montana C pontana Andryala pontana Hieracium montanum Omalocline montana

Distribution and Habitat

  • Several Crepis species are native to North America.
  • Crepis monticola is native to Oregon and is commonly found in mountainous regions.
  • Crepis nana is native to much of northern North America.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Crepis monticola develops like a shrub, assuming a round shape.
  • Some species are perennial herbs with 1-3 stems from a taproot, reaching 2-7 dm tall.

Ecological Role

  • Tapertip hawksbeard leaves are consumed by pre-laying sage grouse hens.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Crepis" comes from the Greek word for "sandal," although the reason for this application is not explained.
  • Triglav Hawksbeard is anchored in shallow scree with short, powerful roots.

Further Information

  • Calflora.net (for Crepis acuminata)
  • Dave's Garden
  • Rocky Mountain Research Station Plant Guide (for Tapertip Hawksbeard - Crepis acuminata Nutt.)
  • Intermountain Flora