Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acre
ID:
42286

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 131(4): 499 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000041615

Common Names

  • Taraxacum acre
  • Bitter Dandelion
  • Bitter Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum acre (also called small-flowered dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the daisy family. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe. It grows in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum acre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum acre is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum acre is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum acre

Taraxacum acre is native to Europe and can be found in the mountains of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum acre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum acre?

Taraxacum acre

What are the common names for Taraxacum acre?

Common Dandelion

What type of environment does Taraxacum acre prefer?

Open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Taraxacum genus

Taraxacum amborum, Taraxacum cuspidifrons, Taraxacum ochrospermum, Taraxacum vestrobottnicum, Taraxacum flugum, Taraxacum ampliusculum, Taraxacum dispar, Taraxacum variegatum, Taraxacum protractifolium, Taraxacum annae, Taraxacum peraccommodatum, Taraxacum porphyranthum, Taraxacum maeandriforme, Taraxacum leucoglossum, Taraxacum sigillatum, Taraxacum subtenuiforme, Taraxacum ischnolepis, Taraxacum sacrificatum, Taraxacum magnolevigatum, Taraxacum aurorum, Taraxacum euryphyllum, Taraxacum carneocoloratum, Taraxacum arquitenens, Taraxacum bezidum, Taraxacum promontoriorum, Taraxacum schugnanicum, Taraxacum kasachum, Taraxacum uliginosum, Taraxacum oxycentrum, Taraxacum sagittifolium, Taraxacum pictidum, Taraxacum infestum, Taraxacum pervalidum, Taraxacum vanum, Taraxacum enontekiense, Taraxacum crassipes, Taraxacum geirhildae, Taraxacum balcanicum, Taraxacum parvuliforme, Taraxacum pieninicum, Taraxacum pallidissimum, Taraxacum pseudoroseum, Taraxacum japonicum, Taraxacum roseoflavescens, Taraxacum thessalicum, Taraxacum selenoides, Taraxacum pastiniferum, Taraxacum macilentum, Taraxacum latisectum, Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-140249: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.