Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arrectum
ID:
10675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rail.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 1: 127 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010004



Common Names

  • Common dandelion
  • Narrow-leaved dandelion
  • Arrow-leaved dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum arrectum (also called Upright Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum arrectum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum arrectum is a yellow-green color and has a single ray floret. The seed is a small, flattened, yellow-brown achene. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum arrectum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. It is tolerant of drought and heat, but not of frost. It can be propagated by division or seed.

Where to Find Taraxacum arrectum

Taraxacum arrectum is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Taraxacum arrectum FAQ

What is the average height of Taraxacum arrectum?

Taraxacum arrectum typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 m.

What is the best soil type for Taraxacum arrectum?

Taraxacum arrectum prefers moist, well-drained soils.

What is the best climate for Taraxacum arrectum?

Taraxacum arrectum prefers a cool, humid climate.

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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