Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graniticum
ID:
35576

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Échange Pl. Vasc. Eur. Occid. Bassin Médit. 16: 131 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034905



Common Names

  • Taraxacum graniticum
  • Granite Dandelion
  • Granite Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum graniticum (also called Granite Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and is found in rocky areas and dry grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum graniticum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum graniticum is a small yellow flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum graniticum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. It is best to keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Taraxacum graniticum

Taraxacum graniticum can be found in the Alps and other mountainous regions of Europe.

Taraxacum graniticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum graniticum?

Taraxacum graniticum

What is the family of Taraxacum graniticum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum graniticum?

Granitic Dandelion

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