Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich xlii. 157 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091056
Common Names
- Black-tipped Dandelion
- Dark-tipped Dandelion
- Taraxacum Piceatiforme
Description
Taraxacum piceatiforme (also called Picea-form Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has a stout, erect stem and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to North America and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum piceatiforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fodder for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum piceatiforme is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum piceatiforme is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires minimal care.
Where to Find Taraxacum piceatiforme
Taraxacum piceatiforme is found in the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Taraxacum piceatiforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum piceatiforme?
Taraxacum piceatiforme
What is the common name of Taraxacum piceatiforme?
Picea-like Dandelion
What is the habitat of Taraxacum piceatiforme?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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,