Status:
valid
Authors:
Arrigoni
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Parlatorea 9: 91 (93; fig. 4) (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057393
Common Names
- Taraxacum genargenteum
- Genargenteum Dandelion
- Genargenteum Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum genargenteum (also called Silver-toothed Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of about 30 cm and has silver-toothed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum genargenteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum genargenteum is yellow with a single row of petals. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum genargenteum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Taraxacum genargenteum
Taraxacum genargenteum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains and in the mountains of Central Asia.
Taraxacum genargenteum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum genargenteum?
Taraxacum genargenteum
What is the family of Taraxacum genargenteum?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Taraxacum genargenteum?
Grasslands and open areas
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,