Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. xiv. 45 (1965).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028102
Common Names
- Taraxacum pseudobalticum
- Baltic Dandelion
- Baltic False Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum pseudobalticum (also called Baltic dandelion, among many other common names) is a small herb with yellow flowers native to Europe. It typically grows in moist, grassy habitats in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pseudobalticum is a herb that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum pseudobalticum has yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum pseudobalticum is a small, perennial herb native to Eastern Europe. It grows to a height of 10-30cm and has small, glossy, dark green leaves. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate light frosts. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Taraxacum pseudobalticum
Taraxacum pseudobalticum can be found in Europe, particularly in the Baltic region.
Taraxacum pseudobalticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum pseudobalticum?
Taraxacum pseudobalticum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum pseudobalticum?
Mountainous regions of South America
What are the common uses of Taraxacum pseudobalticum?
Used as an ornamental plant
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,