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Crepis biennis L.

rough hawk’s-beard (Asteraceae / Compositae)

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Crepis biennis grows natively in grasslands and woodland margins in much of England and non-natively in Ireland.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-07-07

 rough hawk’s-beard / Crepis biennis: _Crepis biennis_ grows natively in grasslands and woodland margins in much of England and non-natively in Ireland.

The stem-leaves of Crepis biennis have sharp lobes and tend to clasp the stem at their bases.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2014-06-08

 rough hawk’s-beard / Crepis biennis: The stem-leaves of _Crepis biennis_ have sharp lobes and tend to clasp the stem at their bases.

The phyllaries of Crepis biennis are hairy on the inner surface; the achenes are 4–7½ mm long, without a distinct beak.

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2013-07-07

 rough hawk’s-beard / Crepis biennis: The phyllaries of _Crepis biennis_ are hairy on the inner surface; the achenes are 4–7½ mm long, without a distinct beak.

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