Crepis (Noun)
Meaning
Hawk's-beard; cosmopolitan in northern hemisphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Crepis is a genus of annual or perennial herbs that are cosmopolitan in the northern hemisphere, with many species native to Europe, Asia, and North America.
- The Crepis genus includes about 200 species of flowering plants, commonly known as hawksbeard, that are found in a wide range of habitats.
- Crepis capillaris, also known as smooth hawksbeard, is a common weed in fields and meadows throughout much of Europe and Asia.
- Some species of Crepis, such as Crepis biennis, have edible leaves and roots that can be used in salads or as a cooked vegetable.
- In North America, Crepis tectorum, or narrow-leaved hawksbeard, is a common roadside weed that can be found growing in dry, disturbed areas.