Smooth hawksbeard
Crepis capillaris

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

An erect herb. It can grow each year from seed or take 2 years to complete its life-cycle. It grows 75 cm high. The upper leaves clasp the stem. The flowers are yellow.

Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate places. In Argentina it grows up to 1,500 m above sea level. Tasmania Herbarium.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Canada, Chile, Easter Island, Europe, Falklands, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mediterranean, North America, Pacific, Slovenia, South Africa, South America, Spain, Switzerland, Tasmania, Uruguay

How it is used for food

The leaves are eaten both raw and cooked. They are used in stews and soups.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Almiron, Cassella, Cassellora, Crepide capillaire, Lasasti dimek, Tassela, Tassellora

Synonyms

Crepis diffusa DC.; Crepis virens L.; and many others