Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boreophilum
ID:
15320

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Pl. Finland.) 21-42: 116 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014649



Common Names

  • Boreal Dandelion
  • Northern Dandelion
  • Arctic Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum boreophilum (also called boreal dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in moist, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum boreophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It can also be used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum boreophilum is a yellow flower with a single petal. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small, thin and have a yellowish-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum boreophilum is a perennial plant that is native to the northern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Taraxacum boreophilum

Taraxacum boreophilum is native to northern Europe and can be found in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.

Taraxacum boreophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum boreophilum?

Taraxacum boreophilum

What are the common names of Taraxacum boreophilum?

Northern dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum boreophilum?

It is found in dry, open woods and meadows

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-114172: Based on the initial data import
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.