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fiddleleaf hawksbeard

Scientific Name: Crepis runcinata ssp. hispidulosa

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Fiddleleaf Hawksbeard: Crepis runcinata

Crepis runcinata, commonly known as fiddleleaf hawksbeard, is a perennial herb belonging to the Sunflower Family (Asteraceae).

Considerations for Pets and Children

  • This plant is a perennial growing to about 2 feet tall (0.6 meters).
  • It is known by other common names, including meadow hawksbeard, naked stem hawksbeard, and scapose hawksbeard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crepis runcinata (James) Torr. &amp A. Gray
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Psilochenia runcinata (mentioned in the context of "naked seed")

Subspecies

  • Crepis runcinata subsp. runcinata
  • Crepis runcinata subsp. hispidulosa
  • Crepis runcinata subsp. glauca

Common Names

  • Fiddleleaf Hawksbeard
  • Dandelion Hawksbeard
  • Fiddle-leaf Hawk's-beard
  • Meadow Hawksbeard
  • Naked Stem Hawksbeard
  • Scapose Hawksbeard

Distribution and Habitat

Crepis runcinata is found along the Rocky Mountains through the United States. It is also noted to be present in Minnesota and at El Morro National Monument.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Crepis runcinata is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.6 meters (2 feet) tall.
  • It is described as having an open cluster of yellow dandelion-type flower heads, each about 1 inch across.
  • The stems can be erect or ascending, and are often branched near the middle. They may be glabrous (smooth) or hispid (bristly).
  • The plant is a forb/herb with a shrub-like development, giving origin to a brush with a rounded form.

Ecological Role

Crepis runcinata is a wetland flora. Further research is needed to determine whether or not it is considered an invasive species.

Traditional Uses

  • Longleaf Hawksbeard (likely a related species) has been used by the Shoshoni as an analgesic (pain reliever) in the form of a poultice.
  • Fiddleleaf Hawksbeard has been used by the Meskwaki as a cancer treatment (though the exact method is not specified).

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life's page about Crepis runcinata