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fiddleleaf hawksbeard

Scientific Name: Crepis runcinata ssp. runcinata

Family: Asteraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Crepis runcinata: Fiddleleaf Hawksbeard

Crepis runcinata, commonly known as fiddleleaf hawksbeard, is a perennial herb belonging to the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. This plant exhibits several interesting characteristics and has been found in various habitats.

Considerations for Pets

  • The plant is described as a perennial herb that may grow to 0.6 m (2ft).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Crepis runcinata (James) Torr. &amp A. Gray
  • Common Names: fiddleleaf hawksbeard, dandelion hawksbeard, meadow hawksbeard, naked stem hawksbeard, scapose hawksbeard. Other hawksbeard variations such as red hawksbeard and pink hawk's-beard are also associated with Crepis.
  • Family: Asteraceae (Sunflower Family)
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Subspecies:
    • Crepis runcinata subsp. runcinata
    • Crepis runcinata subsp. hispidulosa
    • Crepis runcinata subsp. glauca
  • Synonyms: Psilochenia runcinata, Crepis glauca, Crepis runcinata var. glauca, Psilochenia runcinata subsp. glauca
  • Scientific Name (misapplied): Psilochenia runcinata

Distribution and Habitat

  • Fiddleleaf hawksbeard is found along the Rocky Mountains and throughout the United States, including Minnesota.
  • It is associated with wetland flora.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Crepis runcinata is a perennial plant, growing up to 0.6 meters (2 feet) in height.
  • It is described as a forb/herb.
  • Stems are typically 1-3, erect or ascending, and branched near the middle.
  • The plant may exhibit a shrub-like development with a rounded form.
  • Flowers are hermaphrodite, possessing both male and female organs.
  • It has an open cluster of yellow dandelion-type flower heads about 1 inch across.

Ecological Role

  • Crepis runcinata is considered a plant of type Forb/herb.

Traditional Uses

  • The text mentions related species, Longleaf Hawksbeard, used by the Shoshoni as an analgesic. It also mentions Fiddleleaf Hawksbeard used by the Meskwaki for Cancer treatment.

Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • Discover Life's page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Crepis runcinata
  • NIISS.org (species profile, habitat, control, invasion &amp life)