Crepis rubra   Pink Hawk's-beard

Crepis rubra whole Crepis rubra close Crepis rubra side of flowerhead

In full flower in the sunshine this is a spectacular and showy plant which can be nearly half a metre tall at maximum height. Although not widespread throughout the Mediterranean, where it does grow it can be a roadside weed with pink or white flowers.

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Crepis rubra Pink Hawk's-beard

>Roadside near Monte Sacro (Middle), Gargano, Italy 21st April 2009

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Crepis rubra

Roadside near Monte St. Angelo (RHS & LHS) and near Monte Sacro (Middle), Gargano, Italy 21st April 2009

Added on December 4th 2009, updated 21st March 2010, updated 7th Dec 2012

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