Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquilonare
ID:
87117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
in Dalla Torre & Sarnth. Fl. Tirol. 6(3): 687. 1912

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086446



Common Names

  • Taraxacum aquilonare
  • Northern Dandelion
  • Arctic Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum laevigatum aquilonare (Hand.-Mazz.) Hegi [unknown]
  • Taraxacum officinale aquilonare (Hand.-Mazz.) Schinz & Thell. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum aquilonare (also called 'Northern Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountain meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aquilonare is a drought-tolerant plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It can also be used to attract pollinators and can be used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum aquilonare is a yellow-orange dandelion-like flower. The seed is a small, light brown achene. The seedling is a small rosette of leaves with a single stem and a single flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aquilonare is a perennial herb that grows in moist, open areas. It is native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum aquilonare

Taraxacum aquilonare is native to the northern parts of Europe, including the British Isles, Scandinavia, and Russia.

Taraxacum aquilonare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aquilonare?

Taraxacum aquilonare

What is the common name of Taraxacum aquilonare?

Aquilonare

What is the family of Taraxacum aquilonare?

Asteraceae

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