Crepis sp.
Hawksbeard, Hawksbeard
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Family: Asteraceae · Type: Perennial · Variable; species dependent
Crepis sp. (Hawksbeard) is a non-native California perennial in the Asteraceae family.
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 sp. native to California?
No. Crepis sp. is not native to California (recorded as variable; species dependent).
What plant family does Crepis sp. belong to?
Crepis sp. is in the Asteraceae family, genus Crepis.
Related species
Other California species in the same genus, family, or bioregion.
Sources: Jepson eFlora · CalPhotos
Last updated 2026-04-14
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