Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marmottae
ID:
84848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 27(3): 272 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084177



Common Names

  • Marmott's Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Marmottae
  • Marmott's Dandelion Vine


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Description

Taraxacum marmottae (also called Dandelion Marmottae, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Alps. It typically grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a single stem that can reach up to 0.5 meters in height and has small, yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum marmottae is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum marmottae is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum marmottae is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Taraxacum marmottae

Taraxacum marmottae is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in areas with dry, rocky soils.

Taraxacum marmottae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum marmottae?

Taraxacum marmottae

What type of plant is Taraxacum marmottae?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum marmottae?

Grasslands and meadows

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-40631: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.