Beaked hawksbeard
Crepis vesicaria
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Basic Information
Family: Asteraceae or Compositae
Genus: crepis
Plant ID (slug): crepis-vesicaria
Numeric ID: 24278
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Crepis vesicaria is a BIENNIAL growing to 0.8 m (2ft 7in). It is in flower from May to July, and the seeds ripen from June to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
W. and S. Europe. Introduced and naturalized in Britain.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds; East Wall. In. South Wall. In. West Wall. In.
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw. Used in salads, they have a bitter taste[217].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Crepis vesicaria Beaked hawksbeard