Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(6): 26 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029217
Common Names
- Taraxacum pycnoschistum
- Pycnoschistous Dandelion
- Pycnoschistous Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum pycnoschistum (also called Pycnoschistum Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves and a single yellow flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum pycnoschistum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum pycnoschistum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum pycnoschistum is a perennial wildflower native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. For division, dig up the clump and divide the roots into smaller sections. Replant in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Taraxacum pycnoschistum
Taraxacum pycnoschistum is found in the Himalayas.
Taraxacum pycnoschistum FAQ
What type of plant is Taraxacum pycnoschistum?
Taraxacum pycnoschistum is a species of flowering plant in the dandelion family Asteraceae.
Where is Taraxacum pycnoschistum found?
Taraxacum pycnoschistum is native to the eastern Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum pycnoschistum?
Taraxacum pycnoschistum is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a single flower head.
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,