Rough hawksbeard, Bristly hawksbeard
Crepis setosa
Family: Asteraceae
What it is like
An annual herb. It grows 8-80 cm tall. It has shallow taproots. It has a single stem that is often red. The leaves are at the base and along the stem. The blades are broadly sword shaped or harp shaped. They are 5-30 cm long by 1-8 cm wide. There are teeth along the edge. There can be lobes along the stalk. There are 10-20 flower heads.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In the USA it grows between 50-500 m above sea level in southern states. In Argentine it grows below 500 m above sea level. Tasmania Herbarium.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Europe (country/location of origin), Italy, Mediterranean, North America, Slovenia, South America, Tasmania, Uruguay
How it is used for food
The young leaves are boiled in mixtures and dressed with olive oil.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Miristichella, ščetinasti dimek