species 3,039 observations
Tapertip Hawksbeard
Crepis acuminata
Field notes
Crepis acuminata is a North American species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name tapertip hawksbeard. It is native to the western United States where it grows in many types of open habitat.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Setaceous Hebrew Character, Cabbage Looper Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Greater Sage-Grouse, Black-footed Drone Fly, Western Aphideater, Dalmannia pacifica
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Red-belted Bumble Bee, Juniper Hairstreak
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Water use
- Low
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.