Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1905, 163; et in Arkiv Bot. S
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127933
Common Names
- Taraxacum norvegicum
- Norwegian Dandelion
- Norwegian Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum norvegicum (also called Norwegian Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe and Asia and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum norvegicum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It also has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum norvegicum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are yellow-green with a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum norvegicum is an easy plant to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum norvegicum
Taraxacum norvegicum can be found in Europe and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Taraxacum norvegicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum norvegicum?
Taraxacum norvegicum
What is the common name of Taraxacum norvegicum?
Norwegian dandelion
What is the family of Taraxacum norvegicum?
Asteraceae
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,