Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis
Family: Asteraceae · Type: Herb · Native
Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis is a native California herb in the Asteraceae family, recognized by Modoc Plateau location, tall habit, and many flower heads.
Baker's hawksbeard is a native perennial found in the Modoc Plateau in dry open places at elevations of 400 to 2,200 meters. Flowering from May to July, this plant produces yellow flowers in heads 7 to 22 millimeters long, with narrow cylindric involucres. Growing with stems 25 to 30 centimeters tall, it forms a compact, upright habit. Its leaves are 15 to 18 centimeters long, shallowly lobed with triangular dentate edges, and nearly smooth on both surfaces. The fruit is 8 millimeters long with a pappus 12 to 13 millimeters in length.
Identification and appearance
Key characters: 14 sympatric species; distinguished by Modoc Plateau location, tall habit, and many flower heads
Habitat and range
Habitat: dry open places
Elevation: 400-2200 m
Outside California: to Idaho
Bloom period
Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis blooms May-Jul.
How to tell it apart
vs Hypochaeris: Hypochaeris has mostly leafless stems with tiny bracts; Crepis has well-developed leaves up the stem.; vs Taraxacum: Taraxacum has all leaves basal with leafless stems; Crepis has leaves ascending the branched stem.; vs Agoseris: Agoseris has leafless flower stems from basal rosettes; Crepis has leafy branched stems.; vs Sonchus: Sonchus has clasping stem leaves with spiny margins; Crepis leaves are typically not clasping or spiny.; vs Helminthotheca: Helminthotheca has bristly leaves and bracts; Crepis typically lacks the dense bristly covering.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis native to California?
Yes. Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis is native to California (recorded as native).
When does Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis bloom?
Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis blooms May-Jul.
What plant family does Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis belong to?
Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis is in the Asteraceae family, genus Crepis.
What habitat does Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis grow in?
Crepis bakeri subsp. idahoensis grows in dry open places.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-10-07
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