Italian hawksbeard
Crepis bursifolia
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: crepis
Plant ID (slug): crepis-bursifolia
Numeric ID: 20269
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Crepis bursifolia is a PERENNIAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Distribution
Southern Europe - Italy and Sicily.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. Used in salads, the flavour is mild and agreeable[217].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Crepis bursifolia Italian hawksbeard