Thanks for all this information about Crepis! I enjoy making wildflower tea but I am hesitant to brew this flower as I do not know what it is and do not know if it is a Crepis species or not. It is a close relative of dandelions and contains all the same beneficial nutrients. It is fast growing and will dominate any open garden space in just a couple of years. And, when in seed the Crepis blossom resembles a miniature puffy, slightly ratty dandelion, about one fifth the size. I’m pretty sure the Crepis in our red clay is Crepis Tectorum – narrow-leaved hawksbeard. And there was very little of substance about it on the Internet other than its name. A secondary use of krepis in non-demotic Greek is for the soft leather that makes up the soul of a shoe, back when shoes were more like pointy moccasins. I have cut the grass twice this season. I have been boiling my back yard weeds and blend it in the blender save it for the winter and cook it with rice I feel I become way stronger and healthier I have been doing this for over two years. Solidago cnadensis. I have not been able to confirm Krepis ever referred to a temple step, and neither can a Greek professor of Greek I know, Crepis biennis as insects see it, Bjørn Rørslett – NN/Nærfoto. Thanks for the great information. See more ideas about plants, trees to plant, wild flowers. But look more carefully at another nearby specimen of each plant — … What you probably really have is a different weedy hawkweed, possibly king devil, Hieracium piloselloides, or meadow hawkweed, Hieracium caespitosum. Whilst youre out collecting them keep your eye out for the Japanese Sandal.. No further details are given except that the sub-species H. umbellatum japonicum is used. My point, there’s an edible Crepis near you. EthonoHerbalist - Science facts behind traditional herbs. I think it’s great to eat what grows in your yard and surrounds, but I would caution anyone on trying to introduce this plant into their garden space. Neither plant appears to have any medicinal or edible value, but they do have ornamental value. Leaves: oblong, soft, wrinkled and curly, often tinged red on the edge. Have been harvesting, eating and offering it with our wild edibles at the local downtown Lakeland Farmer’s market as Dandelion! Here is a partial list. It has anticancer and antiviral “activities.” A 2003 study in China showed a hot water extract of Crepis japonica inhibited cell proliferation and growth with human leukemia cells, mouse cancer cells, influenza A virus and herpes simplex type 1. The same can also be said for its edible cousins, Crepis setosa, Crepis runcinata, Crepis glauca, Crepis capilaris, Crepis bursifolia, ... As you can see by the photos, it’s a low rosette with a long and skinny flower stock topped by small, dandelion-like yellow flowers, which are rather distinctive. Bottom: Yellow hawkweed, Plantain leaf. I use third-party advertising companies to serve ads when you visit this website. As you can see by the photos, it’s a low rosette with a long and skinny flower stock topped by small, dandelion-like yellow flowers, which are rather distinctive. It can be an indicator of low soil fertility or slightly acidic soils. Buttercup - Ranunculus spp. Geranium. If in doubt, leave it in the ground and just admire! When they’re done flowering, they’ll be mowed and looked for again next year. Sometimes some edges of the leaves are decorated with a little dark trim. It is Meadow hawkweed (Hieracium caespitosum). It’s very bitter to me. But it is getting closer. ‘Fancy doorstep’ does not seem an inappropriate name, since it grows unexpectedly in cracks and crevices and can make your steps look quite fancy. However, it has long, grass like leaves (smooth and untapered) and produces small black seeds, in comparison to tufts of white that are often a marker of Crepis species. Foraging should never begin without the guidance and approval of a local plant specialist. I have a similar plant in my yard, fits everything in the description, even the purple outside tinge. Is yellow hawkweed edible? It is a special remedy for the stone and the tormenting pains thereof; and griping pains in the bowels. When I wrote this original article seven years ago you couldn’t find Crepis japonica in field guides on edible plants. I live in Central Florida, used to live in South Florida and have not seen what I used to call Dandelions in Ohio growing here yet! Queen Anne’s Lace / Wild Carrot. I don’t know and probably never will. However, I make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding errors or omissions and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within. Thank you. Crepis japonica is found from about Pennsylvania south in to the South and west to Texas, also in Asia. Personally, I prefer the name Crepis japonica than Youngia or hawksbeard. Chickens?… Am raising all of them and have this growing abundantly …. I’ve just read onCrepis aspera that it is a poisonouse plant. Hawkweed, saith Dioscorides, is cooling, somewhat drying and binding, and good for the heat of the stomach and gnawings therein, for … From there it went into Dead Latin as crispus, or, “crisp meaning curled and wrinkled. One of the 14 non-native species, orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is currently the only hawkweed considered regionally noxious under the Weed Control Act. However, because of the challenge of control and … Your commentary is very interesting and enjoyable. Stems contain a milky juice. As for the latter it has been subject of much discussion on this website and on the Green Deane Forum. But no matter what you call it, or them, the plants do just fine and are excellent potherbs. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Each of these florets has a blunt tip that terminates with the the small teeth that separate hawkweeds from similar members of the Aster family. So I am not in the mood to experiment. I’ve spotted this Crepis Japonica all over my neighborhood! Hawkweed is the common name for nearly any species of the Hieracium genus, most of which are considered weeds. The root and leaves of Hieracium venosum, Linné. Copyright 2007-2018 – This web page is the property of Green Deane, LLC. What can be said of one, applies to the others and they are used in similar ways. False Hawk’s Beard can have blossoms in all stages. Yellow mustard; Yucca (leaves and blossoms) This is a list that I add to periodically as I gather information for projects and speaking engagements. For such an edible group they are barely known. Mouse-ear hawkweed (H. pilosella), Pelargonium. All aerial parts of the plant can be eaten. Height. Hawkweeds are small, hardy perennials that produce yellow, orange and red flowers that are very similar to dandelions. But English-speaking botanists say they dont know why the genus was named Crepis. Here are my questions: 1) Should I spray the Hawkweed with something (Espoma 4in1?) All these Crepis have little variations, and some are more or less bitter than the others, but they are found across North America, Europe and Asia. Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame and only just cover the seed. Right: Queen Anne’s Lace (white, lacy flowers and spiky leaves). All these Crepis have little variations, and some are more or less bitter than the others, but they are found across North America, Europe and Asia. Learn how your comment data is processed. There are about 200 Crepis worldwide and a couple of dozen in the United States. Milky sap is often an indicator of a spurge. At least six are known to make a good potherb if not better than sow thistle and wild lettuce (read my separate articles about Sonchus and Lactuca which is one of several articles I have on wild lettuce.) Jul 25, 2014 - Plants that are safe for rabbit consumption. Flowering of the two plants was separated in time by a few weeks. It can blossom, seed and drop old blossoms all at the same time. Thanks for this info! Do you think they would be in the same family? Leaves are hairy, up to 6 inches long, and found at the base of the flower. Red Clover. Meadow or yellow hawkweed is a perennial with a shallow root system. Photo by Dennis Chambreau. I will be on the look out for Crepis Japonica or False Hawksbeard as I believe I see it everywhere. In fact, its very mild when picked young and tender. While this article is about the Crepis japonica there is in North America: Crepis capilaris, the Smooth Hawksbeard which is found in most northern states; Crepis glauca or Crepis runcinata, the Fiddle Leaf Hawksbeard which is found along the Rocky Mountains through the United States into Canada; Crepis tectorum, the Narrow Leaf Hawksbeard which is found in the upper half of the United States and Canada; Crepis setosa, the Bristly Hawksbeard, found in a smattering of states of no particular pattern; Crepis vesicaria, the Beaked Hawksbeard, which is found along both coasts of the United States, and Crepis bursifolia, the Italian Hawksbeard, which is found in California, and Europe. This next photo is the flower from the second group of yellow composite flowers. It can blossom, seed and drop old blossoms all at the same time. I am worried that it might be invasive. It is Meadow hawkweed ... My understanding is that Cat’s ear is edible. Dianne Olsen says: June 5, 2017 at 8:09 am So the Meadow Hawkweed has many … Hi. Dandelions are reluctant to grow in Florida. We have 11 species of crepis in Israel. Botanical Research Institute of Texas, Ft. Worth. Left: Purple hosta blossoms. Hawkweed is the common name for nearly any species of the Hieracium genus, most of which are considered weeds. Crepis explained. The flowers are hermaphrodite. The providers of this website accept no liability for the use or misuse of information contained in this website. Photo by Green Deane. Also being called the Oriental False Hawksbeard doesn’t help. TIME OF YEAR: Springtime, can persist into warmer months in southern states and again in the fall through winter. They are deeply lobed along the margin and the spiny toothed, lobed leaf bases clasp the stem. Crepis japonica gets no respect. Edibility not certain, and it’s not a close relative of regular Dandelion. It was introduced into the US sometime after 1911. I don’t know if it’s this plant or a dandelion or something similar. My local Crepis, C. japonica (KREP-is juh-PAWN-ih-kuh) might not get much attention because they changed its name from”Japanese sandal” which was kind of cute, to ” Japanese Young” or Youngia japonica (YOUNG-ee-ah) honoring which botanist I’ve never been able to find out.) By the way I know that my back yard is chemical-free. It has leaves like a skeletal version of dandelion, flowers similar to dandelion (but later in the year and rather smaller, no milky juice in stem) or hawkweed but not identical, and has no taproot. This little known plugin reveals the answer. Thanks for your incredible resource centre. It has since been spreading south and west, and is likely very under-reported in the state. You are probably referring to Florida Tassel Flower (which can have lavender or red blossoms.) are perennial plants with 14 non-native species recorded in BC, and are difficult to identify among the 8 native hawkweed species.One of the 14 non-native species, orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is currently the only hawkweed considered regionally noxious under the Weed Control Act. Field hawkweed leaves are quite hairy and the hairs are very noticeable. Yellow hawkweed, on the state list since before 1988, is a Class B Noxious Weed in Washington in the group of hawkweeds known as meadow hawkweeds (in the subgenus Pilosella). Goldenrod (left) and Moonbeam Coreopsis. The major flaw with Washington State noxious weed laws is it fails to distingush between the gigantic differences between, say, an eastern Washington farm, and a Puget Sound garden. MOUSEEAR HAWKWEED stems are erect, between 4 to 12 inches tall, leafless, and sticky-hairy. Crepis japonica basal rosette. The leaves lay flat to the ground and overlap and will smother non-vigorous turf. I live in SC just south of Charlotte, NC. It does not support pollinating insects and is only occasionally browsed by deer. Oh, well….no harm done , Does anyone know if these can be eaten by rabbits? Edible parts of Hawkweed: Young leaves. I do note, however, that there has been some research on its edible seed oil. Reply. Hawkweeds are small, hardy perennials that produce yellow, orange and red flowers that are very similar to dandelions. ... Hawkweed and Cat’s Ear are both edible. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Hairy hawkweed , Hieracium longipilum is an uncommon native, taller than 1 foot with very long hairs on the leaves and stems. With regard to its composition: it has phenolic acids (caffeic, chlorogenic), which serve as diuretics. Is Amazon actually giving you the best price? The leaves and roots are employed; they are inodorous, with a bitter and astringent taste; they seem not to have been analyzed. is a good example of either a native or introduced species. I have these all over my yard. Ord.—Compositae. I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Scented geraniums are edible and taste like their individual scent variety. Hosta. 1999. Nat. The flowers of this herb are 1.8 to 2.2 cm in diameter, yellow with red stripes on the outer surface. IDENTIFICATION: Crepis japonica: Flower: In the composite family, disk flower resembling a dandelion; Fruit; See seed. In fact, one study found up to two-thirds of what we call weeds in an urban setting are edible. Large mono-cultures can be seen along roadsides into Aitkin county, at least. Hawkweed, any of the weedy plants of the genus Hieracium of the family Asteraceae, containing more than 100 species (more than 10,000 species, or microspecies, if tiny variations are considered to be separate species) native to temperate regions of the world. It occupies a variety of habitat spaces and will invade areas where it is not wanted. Culpepper gives many uses for Mouse-ear Hawkweed. Hi Green Deane. The more I live the more I think academics are lost inside their ivory towers, or like well frogs: They know only the bottom of their well and the tiny patch of sky above. Hawkweeds (Hieracium spp.) Is it edible? Comments or questions about this site, or for permission to use photos and information, Three possibilities are usually offered in English for the word , As you can see by the photos, it’s a low rosette with a long and skinny flower stock topped by small, dandelion-like yellow flowers, which are rather distinctive. Each rosette is capable of producing between 10 and 30 flowering stems, and each stem is … Hello Green Deane, No. With a quick glance, it might seem that this is the same flowering plant. In fact, one should remove flowers and dispose of them in the trash whenever possible as they will set seed even after being tossed into the compost pile. TNT says: May 12, 2017 at 1:11 am Awesome!!! yellow Tuft or plume on fruit at least a part of the plume is made up of fine bristles ... Hieracium scabrum → Hieracium ×fernaldii Lepage is an extremely rare hawkweed hybrid in New England. 1) get rid of the Hawkweed and 2) grow grass after the Hawkweed is out I have not applied anything to my yard for years -- not fertilizer, no grass seed, nothing. 1) Is it definite that all Crepis is edible? Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Orange Hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) Oxeye Daisy I have two questions. They are not edible. The prices you pay for the item isn't affected, my sales commission comes out of Amazon's pocket. Hairs along the upper portion of the stem are often black and gland-tipped. Each flower is yellow and has a lance-shaped bract on the outside. You are right, hard to find anything on it other than the name. Jul 29, 2017 - Explore Jeanie Campbell's board "Hawkweed" on Pinterest. There is another plant just like it growing along with it with a bit of redness in the leaves, no flowers and a decent size root to nibble on. Hawksbeard also tends to have the same growing season as sow thistle and wild lettuce. I do not think that Meadow hawkweed is edible. Culpepper gives many uses for Mouse-ear Hawkweed. Plants For A Future - what plants are edible/medicinal/toxic. The first definition is that it describes a step at ancient Greek temples, what we would call a fancy doorstep. Each rosette is capable of producing between 10 and 30 flowering stems, and each stem is capable of producing 5 to 30 flowering heads. And let us not forget, any insect that likes a dandelion, such as a nectar-seeking bee, will find the Crepis familiar territory. I am so new to this that it will take me a while to catch on, the proper names are harder to remember but I will write them down and will eventually remember them. I have been watching your channel it is amazing the amount of the information I can get from your website , So thank you so much. It should be noted that Youngia japonica is in fact a potentially noxious invasive plant. ENVIRONMENT: Moist, semi-shaded to sunny areas, sandy to rich, soil, likes grassy areas and unmaintained lawns. Hawkweeds (Hieracium spp.) See more ideas about plants, herbs, wild edibles. Orange Hawkweed. Hawkweed flowers consist of a dense, round flower-head with dozens of individual small florets that are often mistaken to simply be petals. I’m so glad that I got your newsletter which led me to this! Crepis japonica’s continuous blossoms. Close-up side view of a grouping of flowering Field Hawkweed, taken last year (02jun07). Field hawkweed leaves are quite hairy and the hairs are very noticeable. And the young leaves are even less. Bright yellow flowers of a ‘hawkweed-type’ wildflower, taken 26jul08. Similar “crepe” / crinkled leaves, but with purple veins and a square stem. Crepis aspera is Crepis setosa which is edible. Most hawkweed flowers are bright yellow, but there are also hawkweed species that blossom with flowers in rich shades of red and orange. As for the word Crepis we know that Theophrastus, the immediate successor to Aristotle in Athens, mentioned the plant by this name some 2,300 years ago, as did Pliny some 400 years later in Rome. Tall hawkweed is an aggressive hawkweed that lacks stolons. Wow, and here I thought this was a variety of dandelion, Florida-style! But that is looking very hard for an answer. The Washington state noxious weed law requires landowners to control orange hawkweed as a regulated Class B noxious weed in King County. It could also be considered a free beneficial crop, along with many other plants. Thank you! He tells us that: 'The juice taken in wine, or the decoction drunk, cures the jaundice, though of long continuance, to drink thereof morning and evening, and abstain from other drink two or three hours after. You read it here first in 2011 …. Water extracts their virtues. Granted, however, bitterness may vary among species. I’m in Greene County, Georgia, which is slightly North-East Georgia. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information on this Web site. Any ideas? I have never threw the hot green water after boiling. Photo by Green Deane. The same can also be said for its edible cousins, Crepis setosa, Crepis runcinata, Crepis glauca, Crepis capilaris, Crepis bursifolia, Crepis vesicaria and Crepis tectorum. Public and private landowners a… On the lower leaf surface there are few simple or stellate hairs along the mid vein. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Disclaimer: Information contained on this website is strictly and categorically intended as a reference to be used in conjunction with experts in your area. One writer refers to Crepis as “bitter” but that has not been my experience. He tells us that: 'The juice taken in wine, or the decoction drunk, cures the jaundice, though of long continuance, to drink thereof morning and evening, and abstain from other drink two or three hours after. Despite its low profile, figuratively and literally, Green Deanes Itemized Plant Profile:False Hawksbeard. Unfortunately its flowers and roots are too small to be used like those from dandelions. How can I determine with some certainty if I have hawksbeard or dandelion in my lawn? It likes grassy areas and does not tolerate mowing well. In Seattle, hawkweeds are not serious weeds … Despite its low profile, figuratively and literally, Crepis might have the last laugh. Orange Hawkweed Species Hieracium aurantiacum. Some plants that thrive on one side of the mountains scarcely survive on the other side. Currently, the Hawkweed is blooming. Family Asteraceae Genus Hieracium are perennials, usually with a basal rosette of entire or toothed leaves and open panicles of dandelion-like, yellow flowerheads in summer The seeds are wind dispersed and can end up some distance away. While C. Japonica can be found as far north as Pennsylvania, it’s more common in the southern United States where it’s considered an invasive weed. Ohio State nav bar Skip to main content. The stem is erect, not stiff, and unbranching that grows about 40 to 90 cm tall. Hawkweed spreads by stolons and rhizomes creating colonies that form patches. Download the current list here. This or a very similar weed has recently turned up in my yard. Their anti-viral, anti-cancer properties would seem to put it on a level with Dandelions! Appearing just about everywhere there is grass, Japanese hawkweed appears to be a dandelion but with clusters of tiny, yellow flowers. The local Crepis, C. japonica, is native to Japan and China and was first mentioned in the United Sates in 1831. So now, wondering if it’s health properties are similar enough to use the common name of “Florida Dandelion” and also wondering if true Dandelions even grow here at all? This plant is growing in my backyard and I’ve been nibbling on it and thinking about what it could be for like a week. First, don’t confuse the Florida Tasselflower (both pink and lavender) with the Lyre Leaf sage. The leaves are long, pale green on the upper surface and whitish on the underside. 2) Is Crepis Tectorum also invasive in North-East Georgia? Click to see full answer. We’ve only been using the leaves, eating them pretty much raw, never trying the roots, not knowing if they would be edible (probably not toxic) or worth it. The older writers have often grouped together, as far as their medicinal qualities are concerned, the Hawkweeds, the Hawkbits and the Hawkbeards, all of which have yellow, dandelion-like flowers, and are much alike in appearance. I have been using the young leaves in green smoothies for over a year now. Goldenrod. Shinners and Mahler’s illustrated flora of North-central Texas. Close-up side view of a grouping of flowering Field Hawkweed, taken last year (02jun07). are perennial plants with 14 non-native species recorded in BC, and are difficult to identify among the 8 native hawkweed species. Eat the Weeds- Green Deane's guide to edible plants. So I just read this article and im quite pleased with it, although recently I have been confused by a small flower gracing my lawn that looks very much like a Crepis species. The reader who mentioned something similar that has a purple flower might be confusing the hawksbeard (c.japonica) with lyreleaf sage. See more ideas about plants, herbs, wild edibles. I have never heard of using the Crepis root like one does the dandelion. I will have to eat some on the way to work this morning. An alcohol extract also worked but to a lesser degree. I knew it was in asteraceae family and close to the dandelion, but that’s as far as I got lol. Hawkweed (Hieracium spp.) It can blossom, seed and drop old blossoms all at the same time. lost to history… what nonsense. Veins are pronounced in the leaves, which curl on the edge. If you would like more information about this practice and to know your choices about not having this information used by these companies, Copyright 2006 by Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen. Native plants provide food, shelter, habitat, and a host of other benefits to their natural range. I wonder what it’s medicinal properties are other than anticancer… something to do with the heart and yellow chakra…. Reply. Closeup of Meadow Hawkweed flowers. All rights reserved. Yellow hawkweed. Leaves can grow between 10 and 35 cm long and are between 4 and 14 cm wide. I enjoyed your article. I thought so – ‘Youngia’ from some botanist named “Young”. Jul 25, 2014 - Plants that are safe for rabbit consumption. Help; BuckeyeLink; Map; Find People; Webmail; Search Ohio State Deane and Geoffrey: Leaves. Youngia sounds a bit contrived and I have always associated hawksbeard with a totally different plant in a different area of the country. There are opinions that it is edible, and there are opinions that it is not. The information provided using this web site is only intended to be a general summary of information to the public. COMMON NAMES: Hawkweed, Veiny-leaved hawkweed, Rattlesnake weed, Striped Woodwort. I think some seeds might have come in some bird seed. They are lovely, and edible, being mildly bitter. Thank you for your news letter. Other common names spotted hawkweed Synonyms Hieracium maculatum. These companies may use information (not including your name, address, email address, or telephone number) about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services of interest to you. That’s an interesting question and the answer is I really don’t know. You’ll need to do your own research on that one. Both flowers and berries are edible. It has a fibrous root system. These plant-namers must be having fun, hehe. Edible Plant List : Other Plants of Interest: The list of what cows have been trained to eat, or have decided to eat after becoming more educated about food is growing every year. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Established plants send out shallow bud-bearing stolons, which form new plants. It is now found throughout the world, and in many places it grows year round. METHOD OF PREPARATION: Young leaves can be eaten raw, better cooked as a potherb, very mild when young, boil for 10 minutes or longer. Similarly one may ask, is yellow hawkweed edible? Leaves are hairy, up to 6 inches long, and found at the base of the flower. 1626 pp. I have been told by a European herbalist that all Crepis are edible but I don’t know this species personally. It might be easy to overlook Crepis in some landscapes but it tends to grow in colonies so youll spot a small stand of tall stalks with yellow flowers. one of the plants that will end up always in my blender is crepis Japonica. They use the phrase lost to history to explain that when perhaps they should admit they are linguistically challenged: Knowing a non-speaking, dead form of writing Latin doesn’t count towards linguistic proficiency. Hawkweeds were once used to treat indigestion and nausea. One likely possibility is Fall “Dandelion” (Leontodon autumnalis), which is common in NH (where I live also!). For such an edible group they are barely known. And if you have fantastic eyesight and imagination the seed of the C. japonica might look like a slipper or a sandal. Control orange hawkweed is a poisonouse plant i will have to eat some on the edge Crepis worldwide a. Center: Goldenrod, below that is Fleabane ( white, lacy flowers and leaves... 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