Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alsaticum
ID:
119261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. xiv. 14 (1965).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118590



Common Names

  • Alsatian Dandelion
  • Alsatian Hawkweed
  • Alsatian Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum alsaticum (also called Alsatian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum alsaticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum alsaticum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and somewhat flattened. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum alsaticum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in the fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum alsaticum

Taraxacum alsaticum is native to Europe and can be found in Germany, France, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum alsaticum FAQ

What is the common name of Taraxacum alsaticum?

The common name of Taraxacum alsaticum is Alsatian dandelion.

What is the scientific name of Alsatian dandelion?

The scientific name of Alsatian dandelion is Taraxacum alsaticum.

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum alsaticum?

Taraxacum alsaticum is native to Europe, and is found in 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,

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