Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
karelicum
ID:
127411

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb. & Marklund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxxiv. n.° 7, 13 (1911).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126740



Common Names

  • Karelicum Dandelion
  • Karelicum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Karelicum


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Description

Taraxacum karelicum (also called Karelic Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and grows up to 0.5 meters in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum karelicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees. It can also be used as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum karelicum has yellow flowers with a single row of yellow petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum karelicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized once or twice a year.

Where to Find Taraxacum karelicum

Taraxacum karelicum can be found in the northern parts of Europe, including Finland, Sweden, and Norway.

Taraxacum karelicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum karelicum?

Taraxacum karelicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum karelicum?

Karelian Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum karelicum?

Perennial flower

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-87757: Based on the initial data import
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.