Rough hawksbeard (Crepis biennis, Sp. Pl.: 807 (1753))

Family: Asteraceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 807 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Crepis

Vegetable: Unknown

Observations: Europe

Description

Rough hawksbeard, also known by its scientific name Crepis biennis, is a fascinating plant native to Europe. First documented in the seminal botanical work “Species Plantarum” in 1753 by the esteemed botanist Carl Linnaeus, this species finds its place within the Asteraceae family, known for its diverse and widespread flowering plants.

Crepis biennis typically thrives in a variety of habitats, often flourishing in grasslands, meadows, and by the roadside. The plant is biennial, meaning it completes its life cycle over two years. In the first year, it forms a basal rosette of leaves, and in the second year, it sends up flowering stems that can reach notable heights.

The common name, Rough hawksbeard, comes from the texture of its foliage and the resemblance of its flowers to those of the hawksbeard genus. The plant is characterized by its bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers which are not only striking but also a crucial source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Throughout its life, Crepis biennis demonstrates a robust adaptability to its environment, making it a common, yet distinct component of Europe’s botanical landscape. Conservation of such native species is essential as they play integral roles in their ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance.

In conclusion, the Rough hawksbeard is a notable species both for its ecological importance and its historical significance within botanical studies. Its enduring presence across Europe stands as a testament to nature’s resilience and diversity.

Common Names

Dan: bjerg-blåøje, knop-siv, sibirisk iris, toårig høgeskæg
Swe: brokiris, gräslilja, knapptåg, skånefibbla, skånsk fibbla, strandiris
Fra: chicorée jaune, crépide bisannuelle, crépide des prés, crépis bisannuel, crépis des prés
Lav: daudzgadīgā cietpiene
Lit: dvimetė kreisvė
Est: kaheaastane koeratubakas
Fin: keräpäävihvilä, kuovinkukka, piennarkeltto, siperiankurjenmiekka
Nor: knappsev, sevlilja, sibir-iris, veghaukeskjegg
Pol: pępawa dwuletnia
Ita: radicchiella dei prati
Eng: rough hawk’s-beard, rough hawksbeard
Sqi: shmangë dyvjeçare
Deu: wiesen-pippau
Nld: groot streepzaad
Ces: škarda dvouletá
Ron: гэлбенуш биенал
Bul: двугодишна дрипавка
Cym: gwalchlys garw, gwalchlys garwaidd, gwalchlys garwaidd mwyaf, gwalchlys mwyaf
En: Rough hawksbeard
Be: Зубнік двухгадовы
Bg: Двугодишна дрипавка
Hr: Dvogodišnji dimak
Cs: Škarda dvouletá
Da: Toårig Høgeskæg
Nl: Groot streepzaad
Et: Kaheaastane koeratubakas
Fi: Piennarkeltto
Fr: Crépis des prés
De: Zweijähriger Pippau, Wiesen-Pippau
It: Radicchiella dei prati
Pl: Pępawa dwuletnia
Ru: Скерда двулетняя
Sk: Škarda dvojročná
Sv: Skånefibbla
Cy: Gwalchlys garw

Synonyms

• Berinia biennis (Sch.Bip.)
• Crepis sabauda (Balb. ex DC.)
• Limonoseris biennis (Peterm.)
• Crepis laevigata (Dumort.)
• Crepis biennis subsp. maritima ((Boucher) Nyman)
• Crepis biennis var. runcinata (W.D.J.Koch)
• Crepis scepusiensis (Kit.)
• Hedypnois biennis (Huds.)
• Crepis biennis var. scabra (Lej.)
• Crepis biennis var. pusilla (Lej.)
• Crepis biennis var. integrifolia (Lej.)
• Crepis biennis var. glabra (Lej.)
• Crepis biennis var. platyphylla (Wallr.)
• Crepis biennis var. leptophylla (Wallr.)
• Crepis gmelinii (Schult.)
• Hieracium bienne (Hornem.)
• Crepis biennis var. silviae (Yuksip)
• Crepis tristis (Klokov)
• Crepis lodomiriensis (Besser)
• Crepis scanensis (L. ex Froel.)
• Crepis maritima (Boucher)
• Crepis biennis var. ceretana (P.Monts.)
• Crepis transsilvanica (Schur)
• Brachyderea biennis (Sch.Bip.)
• Crepis biennis var. americana (DC.)
• Hieracium heterophyllum (Vuk.)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Austria (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• Denmark (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• Finland (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Netherlands (native)
• North European Russi (native)
• Northwest European R (native)
• Norway (native)
• Poland (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sweden (native)
• Switzerland (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Michigan (introduced)
• New York (introduced)
• Newfoundland (introduced)
• Ohio (introduced)
• Pennsylvania (introduced)
• Vermont (introduced)
• Virginia (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Apr 16, 2021 by Casado Quique (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 6, 2022 by Andrzej Pasierbinski (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 2, 2022 by Blue Bottle (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 2, 2022 by Blue Bottle (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 27, 2019 by anaxym (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken Oct 17, 2021 by Michael Andresek (cc-by-sa)

Taken Mar 12, 2021 by Tyhjä Luut (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 24, 2022 by Denisa Regine Novotná (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 15, 2022 by Sarah R. (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 6, 2022 by Andrzej Pasierbinski (cc-by-sa)

Habit

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Taken May 20, 2020 by Eliška Motisová (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 13, 2021 by SpontanVegetation (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 17, 2021 by Michael Andresek (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 27, 2019 by anaxym (cc-by-sa)

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Bark

Taken Jun 16, 2022 by Werner Rom (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 26, 2021 by Karim BOUDANI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 1, 2022 by Karim BOUDANI (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 22, 2020 by Reinier Feijen (cc-by-sa)

Taken Apr 28, 2022 by Ma Burg (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Jun 27, 2021 by Werner Rom (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 9, 2020 by Z. Magda (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Nov 21, 2021 by Georg Jurceka (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 16, 2022 by Rico Mende (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 6, 2022 by inga warm (cc-by-sa)

Taken May 13, 2021 by SpontanVegetation (cc-by-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199715-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/5403531)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Crepis biennis Lapeyr.)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/8620431)

Specifications

Growth