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Modoc hawksbeard
Scientific Name: Crepis modocensis ssp. rostrata
Family: Asteraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Crepis modocensis - Modoc Hawksbeard
Crepis modocensis, commonly known as Modoc hawksbeard, is a flowering plant species belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae). Other common names include low hawksbeard and Siskiyou hawksbeard.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Crepis modocensis Greene
- Family: Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
- Synonym: Crepis modocensis Greene ssp. typica Babc.
- Subspecies:
- Crepis modocensis ssp. glareosa
- Crepis modocensis ssp. modocensis
Distribution and Habitat
Modoc hawksbeard is native to western North America. It is found on stony ground, including hillsides and leaf litter beneath Oregon white oaks, such as those found along the School Canyon Trail in the Badger Creek Wilderness. It has been observed in areas like the Whiskey Dick Wildlife Area in Washington, USA, and Steens Mountain in Oregon.
Morphological Characteristics
- It grows as a low tuft with large basal leaves.
- Stems have few branches and are covered with stiff, straight hairs.
- Leaves are typically 3-10 inches long and lightly covered.
- Features dandelion-like flower heads darkened below by black hairs and encircled by leafy bracts midway down the stem.
Ecological Role
- Hawksbeards, including Crepis modocensis, are a food source for sage-grouse.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Crepis modocensis serves as a nectar source for the Mormon Metalmark butterfly.
Quirky Facts
- The name "modocensis" refers to Modoc County in California, where this species is found.