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Crupina vulgaris  Pers. ex Cass.
Bearded creeper,   Common crupina
Crupina vulgaris is an annual herb that is not native to California.
Cal-IPC rating: limited
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Genus: Crupina
Family: Asteraceae  
Category: angiosperm  
PLANTS group:Dicot
Jepson eFlora section: eudicot

Name Status:
Accepted by JEF + PLANTS
Information about  Crupina vulgaris from other sources

[Oregon Dept of Ag] Origins and Introduction: Common crupina is native to the Mediterranean region. The source and means of its introduction into the U.S. is not known. The first population was discovered in Idaho in 1969. (contributed by Jessica Johnston)


Suggested Citation
Calflora: Information on California plants for education, research and conservation, with data contributed by public and private institutions and individuals. [web application]. 2023. Berkeley, California: The Calflora Database [a non-profit organization]. Available: https://www.calflora.org/   (Accessed: 12/06/2023).