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Crepis

Crepis

9.9
A small wild plant with yellow, dandelion-like flowers called hawk's-beard
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɛpɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Several varieties of Crepis are cultivated for their yellow, dandelion-like flowers.

Examples

  • The Crepis species can often be found growing wild in meadows across Europe.

  • Botanists examined the unique seed structure of Crepis during their field study.

  • The Crepis plant blooms in various colors during spring.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Crepis for its resilience.

  • Several varieties of Crepis are cultivated for their yellow, dandelion-like flowers.

  • Botanists examined the unique seed structure of Crepis during their field study.

  • The Crepis species can often be found growing wild in meadows across Europe.

Synonyms

hawk's-beard
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  • Specialized
9.9

A wild plant with small yellow flowers like a dandelion

is the scientific genus name used in formal classification

Surface Forms

Crepis singular
Crepises plural

Etymology

The word Crepis comes from the Greek krepis, meaning 'slipper' or 'boot'. Early botanists chose this name because a part of the plant looks a little like a small shoe, so Crepis became the name for this group of daisy-like plants.