Taraxacum hirsutissimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutissimum
ID:
37030
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.C.Haw.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 20(2): 125 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036359
Common Names
- Hirsutissimum Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Hirsutissimum
- Taraxacum Hirsutissim
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum hirsutissimum (also called Hairy Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are lanceolate and toothed. The flower heads are yellow in color and are clustered at the top of the stem. It grows in dry meadows, open woods, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum hirsutissimum is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and pollinators to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum hirsutissimum is a small, yellow daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and deeply lobed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum hirsutissimum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clump in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Taraxacum hirsutissimum
Taraxacum hirsutissimum can be found in the Alps and the Carpathian Mountains.
Taraxacum hirsutissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hirsutissimum?
Taraxacum hirsutissimum
What type of plant is Taraxacum hirsutissimum?
It is an annual herbaceous plant.
Where is Taraxacum hirsutissimum found?
It is found in dry, open woods and fields in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-135160: Based on the initial data import
Christopher C. Haworth (1934-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Haw.' in the authors string.