Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forrestii
ID:
78360

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 2: 265 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077689



Common Names

  • Forrest's Dandelion
  • Forrest's Taraxacum
  • Forrest's Hawkbit


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Description

Taraxacum forrestii (also called Forrest's 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 forrestii is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum forrestii 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 forrestii 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 forrestii

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

Taraxacum forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum forrestii?

Taraxacum forrestii

What is the common name of Taraxacum forrestii?

Forrest's Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum forrestii?

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,

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