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Scaly Hawkbit

Hedypnois cretica

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).

🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇱 Chile 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Hedypnois
Species
Hedypnois cretica (Scaly Hawkbit)

Similar Species in Hedypnois

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Cretin Weed
Hedypnois rhagadioloides
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scaly Hawkbit?
The scientific name of Scaly Hawkbit is Hedypnois cretica. It belongs to the genus Hedypnois.
Where does Scaly Hawkbit live?
Scaly Hawkbit is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (7 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Argentina, Chile).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Chile, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, United Kingdom.
What family does Scaly Hawkbit belong to?
Scaly Hawkbit (Hedypnois cretica) belongs to the genus Hedypnois, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Scaly Hawkbit belong to?
Scaly Hawkbit (Hedypnois cretica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Scaly Hawkbit?
The closest relatives of Scaly Hawkbit in the genus Hedypnois include Cretin Weed.

Native Range — 11 Countries

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Genus Hedypnois — 2 Species

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Cretin Weed
Hedypnois rhagadioloides
NE
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Scaly Hawkbit
Hedypnois cretica
NE
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