Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erioscapum
ID:
73224

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Hartmann

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Candollea 39(2): 508 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072553



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Erioscapum
  • Woolly-Fruited Dandelion
  • Woolly-Fruited Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum erioscapum (also called Erioscapum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody base and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum erioscapum has been used as a food source and as a medicinal plant. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum erioscapum has yellow flowers with a star-shaped center. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum erioscapum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum erioscapum

Taraxacum erioscapum is found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum erioscapum FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum erioscapum?

Common names of Taraxacum erioscapum include Erioscape Dandelion and Erioscape Hawkbit

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum erioscapum?

Taraxacum erioscapum is an upright, clump-forming perennial

What is the native range of Taraxacum erioscapum?

Taraxacum erioscapum is native to Europe and Asia

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-29300: Based on the initial data import
Hans Hartmann: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Hartmann' in the authors string.