Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpestre
ID:
130477

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 148 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129806



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Alpestre
  • Alpine Dandelion
  • Alpine Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum alpestre (also called 'Alpine dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum alpestre has been used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make dyes, and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum alpestre is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum alpestre is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized lightly. Prune the plant in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Taraxacum alpestre

Taraxacum alpestre is native to the alpine regions of Europe and can be found in the mountains of France, Switzerland, Austria, and Germany.

Taraxacum alpestre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum alpestre?

Taraxacum alpestre

What is the common name of Taraxacum alpestre?

Alpine Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum alpestre?

Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes

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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