Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kolaense
ID:
54312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Dahlst. in Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., ser. 3 9(2). 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000053641



Common Names

  • Kola Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Kolaense
  • Kolaense Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum kolaense (also called Kola Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the eastern United States, where it is found in the Appalachian Mountains. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum kolaense is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum kolaense is a yellow-orange flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum kolaense is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate by division or seed. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned out and transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Taraxacum kolaense

Taraxacum kolaense can be found in the mountains of the western United States, from California to Montana.

Taraxacum kolaense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum kolaense?

Taraxacum kolaense

What are the common names of Taraxacum kolaense?

Kola dandelion, Kola hawkweed

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum kolaense?

Meadows, grasslands, and other moist habitats

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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