Sacred hawksbeard
Crepis sancta

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A short annual herb. The stems are branched from the base. The leaves are oblong and divided into leaflets along the stalk. There are few leaves on the stem. The flower heads are large. They are 15-20 mm long. The flower bracts are hairy. The outer bracts have a pale edge.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in field, grassy places and in heath.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Balkans, Bosnia, Croatia, Europe, India, Italy, Mediterranean, Turkey, Türkiye, Yugoslavia

How it is used for food

The leaves are used in salads and soups. They are usually boiled.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dimovac, Radicchiella, Radicchio di campo

Synonyms

Lagoseris sancta;