Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nylandicum
ID:
22063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck & H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 36(4): 295 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021392

Common Names

  • Taraxacum nylandicum
  • Nyland Dandelion
  • Nyland's Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum nylandicum (also called Nyland dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Baltic region. It grows up to 0.5 meters tall and has yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in dry, sandy soils and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum nylandicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum nylandicum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and have a rough surface. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum nylandicum is an annual plant that is best propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches in height, they should be thinned out to allow for adequate spacing. The plants should be watered regularly and kept free of weeds. Deadheading the flowers will encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Taraxacum nylandicum

Taraxacum nylandicum is found in northern Europe, including Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Taraxacum nylandicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum nylandicum?

Taraxacum nylandicum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum nylandicum?

Taraxacum nylandicum is found in the wet regions of Scandinavia.

What are the characteristics of Taraxacum nylandicum?

Taraxacum nylandicum is an herb with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves.

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-120686: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.