Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
groenlandicum
ID:
120454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 5(9): 23. 1906

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119783



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Groenlandicum Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Groenlandicum


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Description

Taraxacum groenlandicum (also called Greenland Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Greenland and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum groenlandicum has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. Additionally, it is used as a natural insect repellent and to make dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Taraxacum groenlandicum has a yellow flower with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum groenlandicum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Taraxacum groenlandicum

Taraxacum groenlandicum can be found in the Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

Taraxacum groenlandicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum groenlandicum?

Taraxacum groenlandicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum groenlandicum?

Greenland Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum groenlandicum?

Taraxacum groenlandicum is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes in Greenland and North America.

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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