Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monotropum
ID:
131475

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Échange Pl. Vasc. Eur. Occid. Bassin Médit. 19: 113 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130804



Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Monotropum
  • Fernleaf Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum monotropum (also called Monotropa Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It has a woody stem and yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum monotropum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to attract bees and other beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum monotropum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum monotropum is a perennial herb that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in an area with moderate temperatures.

Where to Find Taraxacum monotropum

Taraxacum monotropum is native to Europe and western Asia.

Taraxacum monotropum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum monotropum?

Taraxacum monotropum

What is the common name of Taraxacum monotropum?

Monotropum Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum monotropum native to?

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,

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