Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
agaurum
ID:
4535

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. v. 94 (1956).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003864



Common Names

  • Taraxacum agaurum
  • Alpine Dandelion
  • Alpine Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum agaurum (also called Alpine Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe and typically grows in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum agaurum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It has a long blooming period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum agaurum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a yellow-green outer ring of petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum agaurum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.

Where to Find Taraxacum agaurum

Taraxacum agaurum can be found in the Alps and other mountain ranges of Europe.

Taraxacum agaurum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum agaurum?

Taraxacum agaurum

What is the common name of Taraxacum agaurum?

Galloway Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum agaurum?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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,

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