Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hyparcticum
ID:
45582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 4, n.° 8: 17 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044911



Common Names

  • Taraxacum hyparcticum
  • Arctic Dandelion
  • Arctic Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum hyparcticum hyparcticum [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum hyparcticum (also called 'Arctic Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Arctic regions. It is a low-growing plant with a basal rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum hyparcticum has been used as a medicinal plant for centuries. It has been used to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. It is also used as a natural dye and as a food flavoring.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Taraxacum hyparcticum var. schamurinii Jurtzev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum hyparcticum has yellow flowers, small seeds and seedlings that are initially green and turn to yellow as they mature.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum hyparcticum is a perennial species which can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Taraxacum hyparcticum

Taraxacum hyparcticum is native to the Arctic and subarctic regions. It can be found in dry, sunny areas such as hillsides, rocky slopes, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum hyparcticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hyparcticum?

Taraxacum hyparcticum

What type of plant is Taraxacum hyparcticum?

Taraxacum hyparcticum is a perennial herb

Where is Taraxacum hyparcticum found?

Taraxacum hyparcticum is found in the Arctic, North America, and Europe

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