Crepis runcinata subsp. andersonii

Family: Asteraceae · Type: perennial · Native

Conservation status: CNPS 2B.2

Anderson's meadow hawksbeard is a rare California native perennial ranked 2B.2 by CNPS, found in southern Modoc Plateau in Sierra Valley, southeastern Plumas County in alkaline seeps and grassland valleys at elevations of 1,200 to 1,500 meters. Flowering from May to July, this plant produces yellow flowers with inner phyllaries that are widely lanceolate or elliptic. Growing 25 to 50 centimeters tall with erect stems, it develops a distinctive rosette of leaves. Its oblanceolate leaves are 2 to 3 centimeters wide, strongly and closely dentate with conspicuously white-tipped teeth, presenting a striking green appearance. The mature plant develops fruits with a notably distinct beak, adding to its unique botanical character.

Habitat: Alkaline seeps, grassland, valleys

Bloom period: May-Jul

Elevation: 1200-1500 m

Bioregions: s MP (Sierra Valley, se Plumas Co.)

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