Status:
valid
Authors:
Vainberg
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Izv. Akad. Nauk Resp. Tadzh., Biol. Nauk 1(129): 12 (1993).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015680
Common Names
- Ovcinnikovii Taraxacum
- Taraxacum
- Ovcinnikovii
Description
Taraxacum ovcinnikovii (also called Ovchinnikov's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush steppe, grasslands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum ovcinnikovii is a wildflower that is often used in gardens for its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used for erosion control and to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum ovcinnikovii has yellow flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum ovcinnikovii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in spring and summer.
Where to Find Taraxacum ovcinnikovii
Taraxacum ovcinnikovii can be found in the Caucasus region of Europe, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
Taraxacum ovcinnikovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum ovcinnikovii?
Taraxacum ovcinnikovii
What is the family of Taraxacum ovcinnikovii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum ovcinnikovii?
Ovcinnikov's dandelion
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
T.I. Vainberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vainberg' in the authors string.