valentinziRough Hawk’s-beard (Crepis biennis, Wiesen-Pippau) is a valuable wildflower found in species-rich meadows. It offers nectar and pollen to many insects like wild bees, hoverflies, beetles, and small butterflies. Its long blooming period (May–July) makes it a key food source during the pollinators’ peak season.
It also serves as a host plant for moth caterpillars and thrives in extensive, low-nutrient grasslands, without displacing other species – making it a strong yet cooperative species in diverse ecosystems.
Wiesen-Pippau supports #biodiversity and #meadow health. If it grows in your area: don’t fertilize, mow late, and let it thrive to help pollinators. 🐝🦋🌿
PS: I like the german name of the flower as well.
#yellow #flower #crepisbiennis #wiesen-pippau #wildflower #hawksbeard
It also serves as a host plant for moth caterpillars and thrives in extensive, low-nutrient grasslands, without displacing other species – making it a strong yet cooperative species in diverse ecosystems.
Wiesen-Pippau supports #biodiversity and #meadow health. If it grows in your area: don’t fertilize, mow late, and let it thrive to help pollinators. 🐝🦋🌿
PS: I like the german name of the flower as well.
#yellow #flower #crepisbiennis #wiesen-pippau #wildflower #hawksbeard
Mr. C