Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
altissimum
ID:
15219

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxix. n.° 9, 20 (1907).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014548



Common Names

  • High Dandelion
  • Taraxacum altissimum
  • Tall Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum altissimum (also called Tall Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum altissimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum altissimum is a large, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum altissimum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed.

Where to Find Taraxacum altissimum

Taraxacum altissimum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Taraxacum altissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum altissimum?

Taraxacum altissimum

What type of plant is Taraxacum altissimum?

It is an annual herb

What is the habitat of Taraxacum altissimum?

It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, 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-114075: Based on the initial data import
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.