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Crepis vesicaria L.

beaked hawk’s-beard (Asteraceae / Compositae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadModerate tendencySE
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Crepis vesicaria is a common roadside weed in the southern half of the British Isles.

Eashing (VC17: Surrey); 2016-05-17

 beaked hawk’s-beard / Crepis vesicaria: _Crepis vesicaria_ is a common roadside weed in the southern half of the British Isles.

The stems of Crepis vesicaria lack the bristles seen in Crepis setosa. The achenes are variable, but typically have a long beak.

Eashing (VC17: Surrey); 2016-05-17

 beaked hawk’s-beard / Crepis vesicaria: The stems of _Crepis vesicaria_ lack the bristles seen in _Crepis setosa_. The achenes are variable, but typically have a long beak.

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