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Italian Hawksbeard (Crepis bursifolia)

Italian Hawksbeard (Crepis bursifolia) is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region, known for its bright yellow daisy-like flowers and basal rosette of leaves.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Watering

Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

Needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water

Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining soil.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures between 15-25 °C.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures but may not flower as profusely.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly in spring with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Avoid over-fertilization, which can reduce flowering.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.2-0.4 m

Spread

0.2-0.4 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Barkhausia balbisiana DC.
Barkhausia bursifolia (L.) Spreng.
Barkhausia canescens Spreng.
Crepis balbisiana F.Schultz
Hieracioides bursifolia (L.) Kuntze
Hyoseris hirta Balb. ex Willd.
Lagoseris bursifolia (L.) Link
Leontodon gussonei Spreng.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusCrepis
  • speciesCrepis bursifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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