Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blomgrenii
ID:
70904

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1937, 447.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070233



Common Names

  • Blomgren's Dandelion
  • Blomgren's Hawkweed
  • Blomgren's Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum blomgrenii (also called Blomgren's dandelion, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are covered with white, woolly hairs. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum blomgrenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum blomgrenii has yellow flowers with a single row of petals and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a thin taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum blomgrenii is a perennial herbaceous species native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Taraxacum blomgrenii

Taraxacum blomgrenii can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Taraxacum blomgrenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum blomgrenii?

Taraxacum blomgrenii

What is the common name of Taraxacum blomgrenii?

Blomgren's dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum blomgrenii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-2704: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.