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red hawksbeard

Scientific Name: Crepis rubra

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Red Hawksbeard (Crepis rubra)

Red Hawksbeard, scientifically known as Crepis rubra, is a flowering plant belonging to the daisy family (Asteraceae/Compositae). It is also commonly referred to as pink hawk's-beard.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species of Hawksbeard have leaves that are often tinged red on the edge.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Crepis rubra
  • Common Names: Red Hawksbeard, Pink Hawk's-beard
  • Family: Asteraceae (also known as Compositae)
  • Order: Asterales
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Crepis rubra is native to Europe.

Morphological Characteristics:

  • Beaked Hawksbeard has an orange-red stripe on the underside of the outer ray florets.
  • Narrowleaf hawksbeard has dark red or purple-brown seeds, shaped, 3 to 4 mm long.