Bristly hawk’s-beard (Crepis setosa, Arch. Bot. 1(2): 1 (1797))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: Haller f.

Bibliography: Arch. Bot. 1(2): 1 (1797)

Year: 1797

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Crepis

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe to Türkiye

Description

Bristly hawk’s-beard (Crepis setosa), first described by Haller f. in 1797 and recorded in “Arch. Bot. 1(2): 1,” is a distinctive and intriguing member of the Asteraceae family. This plant is noted for its unique and somewhat rugged appearance, which aptly earns it the name “bristly.”

Native to a broad range extending from Europe to Türkiye, bristly hawk’s-beard thrives in various habitats, showcasing its adaptability and resilience. Its range reflects the diverse climates and soil conditions it can comfortably inhabit, from the temperate zones of Europe to the more variable conditions found in Türkiye.

Characteristic of many members of the Asteraceae family, Crepis setosa produces flower heads that, while modest in size, are significant for their role in the ecosystem. They provide a valuable nectar source for a variety of pollinators, supporting local biodiversity. The plant’s bristly texture is a defining feature, presenting both visual interest and a form of adaptation that may deter herbivores.

In cultivation, bristly hawk’s-beard is appreciated for its hardiness and ability to add unique texture to garden settings. However, its preference for spreading makes it a vigilant colonizer in suitable conditions, potentially requiring management in sensitive or controlled environments.

Overall, Crepis setosa stands out not only for its botanical characteristics but also for its role in natural landscapes across its native range, making it a plant of both ecological and horticultural interest.

Common Names

Fra: barkhausie hérissée, crépide hérissée, crépide hérissée de soies, crépis hérissé, crépis hérissé de soies
Nor: bleikfrytle, busthaukeskjegg, engfrytle, jonsokkoll, storjonsokkoll
Swe: blekfryle, blåsuga, borstfibbla, kritsuga, vanlig ängsfryle
Deu: borsten-pippau, borstiger pippau
Eng: bristly hawk’s-beard, bristly hawksbeard
Dan: børste-høgeskæg, fjeld-læbeløs, mangeblomstret frytle, pyramide-læbeløs
Fin: hammasakankaali, kalvaspiippo, kartioakankaali, nurmipiippo, sukakeltto
Isl: ljóshæra
Pol: pępawa szczeciniasta
Ita: radicchiella cotonosa
Sqi: shmangë kreshtake
Ces: škarda štětinkatá
Ron: гэлбенуш сетос
Bul: четинеста дрипавка
Nld: borstelstreepzaad
Cym: gwalchlys gwrychog, gwalchlys pigog
En: Bristly hawk’s-beard, Bristly hawksbeard, Bristly Hawkweed
Sq: Shmangë kreshtake
Bg: Четинеста дрипавка
Cs: Škarda štětinkatá
Da: Børste-Høgeskæg, Fjeld-Læbeløs, Mangeblomstret Frytle, Pyramide-Læbeløs
Nl: Borstelstreepzaad
Fi: Sukaskeltto, Hammasakankaali, Kalvaspiippo, Kartioakankaali, Nurmipiippo, Sukakeltto
Fr: Barkhausie hérissée, Crépide hérissée, Crépide hérissée de soies, Crépis hérissé, Crépis hérissé de soies
De: Borsten-Pippau, Borstiger Pippau
Is: Ljóshæra
It: Radicchiella cotonosa
No: Bleikfrytle, Busthaukeskjegg, Engfrytle, Jonsokkoll, Storjonsokkoll
Pl: Pępawa szczeciniasta
Ro: Гэлбенуш сетос
Sk: Škarda štetinatá
Sv: Borstfibbla, Blekfryle, Blåsuga, Kritsuga, Vanlig ängsfryle
Cy: Gwalchlys gwrychog, Gwalchlys Pigog

Synonyms

• Aegoseris setosa ((Haller f.) Fourr.)
• Wibelia setosa ((Haller f.) Röhl.)
• Barkhausia setosa ((Haller f.) DC.)
• Hieracium setosum ((Haller f.) E.H.L.Krause)
• Apargia setosa ((Haller f.) Moench)
• Crepis setosa subsp. typica (Babc. & Stebbins)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Corse (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• California (introduced)
• Connecticut (introduced)
• Missouri (introduced)
• Montana (introduced)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Ohio (introduced)
• Oregon (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Tasmania (introduced)
• Tennessee (introduced)
• Texas (introduced)
• Uruguay (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)
• Wisconsin (introduced)

Additional Images

Leaf

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Flower

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Habit

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Other

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Fruit

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Bark

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/4245384)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:200258-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Crepis setosa Haller f.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Ph maximum: 7.5

Ph minimum: 7.0

Light: 9

Atmospheric humidity: 4

Bloom months: [‘jun’, ‘jul’, ‘aug’]

Soil nutriments: 6