Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyschistum
ID:
29196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1909, 178.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028525



Common Names

  • Taraxacum polyschistum
  • Polyschist Dandelion
  • Polyschist Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum polyschistum (also called Polyschist's dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody base and grows up to 0.5 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate to ovate and its flowers are yellow and tubular. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum polyschistum is a perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is often used in gardens as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum polyschistum is yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum polyschistum can be propagated by division of the root clumps in the spring. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead faded flowers to prolong flowering.

Where to Find Taraxacum polyschistum

Taraxacum polyschistum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in Greece, Italy, and Turkey.

Taraxacum polyschistum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum polyschistum?

Taraxacum polyschistum

What is the common name of Taraxacum polyschistum?

Polyschistum Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum polyschistum?

Dry, rocky hillsides 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,

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