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Fiddleleaf hawksbeard, Anderson's hawksbeard, Barber's hawksbeard, Hall's hawksbeard
Crepis runcinata

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae


What it is like

Crepis runcinata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.6


Where it is found

Moist, often alkaline meadows, especially in mountains.

Western N. America - Washington to California.

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Countries/locations it is found in


How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

Leaves.

Medicine

Rating: 0

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How it is grown

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Propagating it: Seed -

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 0-0

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist


Things to keep in mind


Its other names

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Synonyms

Crepis glauca. (Nutt.)Torr.&Gray.