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Hawksbeard
Crepis tectorum
In the United States:
Introduced
· also called narrowleaf hawksbeard
Honeybees primarily visit narrowleaf hawksbeard for its abundant pollen, with limited nectar rewards available during the flower heads' open period. Peak bloom aligns with midsummer in temperate climates, offering a consistent forage option amid other Asteraceae blooms. As a self-seeding annual in disturbed soils, it thrives without staking but can spread aggressively in open habitats, requiring control in managed landscapes.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | June–August |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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