Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olympicola
ID:
89195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 21(2): 165 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000088524



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Olympic Dandelion
  • Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum olympicola (also called Olympic Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to North America and is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers and is easily recognizable by its white, fluffy seed heads.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum olympicola is used as an ornamental plant, as a food source for bees and butterflies, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum olympicola has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum olympicola is a perennial herb that grows up to 30cm tall. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply divided, toothed leaves. It prefers a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Taraxacum olympicola

Taraxacum olympicola is native to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and other open areas.

Taraxacum olympicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum olympicola?

Taraxacum olympicola

What is the common name of Taraxacum olympicola?

Olympic Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum olympicola?

Woodlands, thickets, 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-44856: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.