Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exstinctum
ID:
78353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 28(3): 316 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077682



Common Names

  • Extinct Dandelion
  • Extinct Taraxacum
  • Extinct Hawkbit


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Description

Taraxacum exstinctum (also called Extinct Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum exstinctum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum exstinctum has yellow flowers with a yellow center and a white ray floret. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have cotyledons that are oval-shaped and have a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum exstinctum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. It is best to sow the seed in the spring or early summer, and to divide the plants in the fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Taraxacum exstinctum

Taraxacum exstinctum can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.

Taraxacum exstinctum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum exstinctum?

Taraxacum exstinctum

What is the common name of Taraxacum exstinctum?

Extinct Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum exstinctum?

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-3430: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.