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Crupina vulgaris var. brachypappa

This page provides information about Crupina vulgaris Cass. var. brachypappa P. Beauv., a variety of Common Crupina.

Considerations for Pets

• Each seed has a dark, stiff pappus. Consider this if pets might ingest the seeds.

Considerations for Children

• Each seed has a dark, stiff pappus. Consider this if children might play with or ingest the seeds.

Common Names

• Common Crupina

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Scientific Name: Crupina vulgaris Cass. var. brachypappa P. Beauv.
• Rank: Variety
• Synonyms:
  • Crupina brachypappa Jord. et Fr.
  • Crupina vulgaris subsp. brachypappa (Jord. &amp Fr.) Beauverd

Distribution and Habitat

• Native range includes France.
• Found in North America, specifically with mentions in California, Idaho, Oregon and Washington.

Ecological Role

• Class A Noxious Weed in Washington, indicating it's a non-native species with limited infestation.

Morphological Characteristics

• Grown habit: Forb/herb.
• Duration: Winter annual.
• Erect growth habit, reaching 1 to 3 feet in height.
• Plants can reach heights of 5 to 8 centimeters.
• Leaves are deciduous and simple.
• Roots are dense and fibrous.

Genetic Information

• Reference is made to Crupina vulgaris var. brachypappa isolate CJNVU-45 internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, complete sequence, and KC768345, Crupina vulgaris var. brachypappa isolate CJNVU-43 internal transcribed spacer 1, partial sequence 5.8S ribosomal RNA gene, complete.

Additional Information

• Vernalization (artificial exposure to cold) can affect the flowering time, with var. brachypappa showing a greater delay in flowering when vernalization is lacking.

Further Information

• Taxonomic Serial No.: 780863.
• USDA database.