Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcticum
ID:
92126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 4, n.° 8: 8 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091455



Common Names

  • Arctic Dandelion
  • Arctic Hawkweed
  • Arctic Lion's Foot


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Description

Taraxacum arcticum (also called Arctic Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum arcticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum arcticum is a yellow, star-shaped head with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny nut. The seedlings are small, with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum arcticum is a perennial plant native to the Arctic regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Taraxacum arcticum

Taraxacum arcticum can be found in the Arctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Taraxacum arcticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum arcticum?

Taraxacum arcticum

What is the family of Taraxacum arcticum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum arcticum?

Arctic Dandelion

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