Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rangiferinum
ID:
15039

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sonck & H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 36(2): 144 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014368



Common Names

  • Taraxacum rangiferinum
  • Reindeer Dandelion
  • Reindeer Bitterwort
  • Reindeer Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum rangiferinum (also called reindeer dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the northern United States and Canada. It grows to a height of up to 0.5 meters and has a shallow root system. It is found in dry, open areas, including rocky slopes, grasslands, and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum rangiferinum has been used as a food source in some parts of Europe, and its leaves are used to make tea. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory illnesses.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum rangiferinum is small, yellow and daisy-like, with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum rangiferinum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum rangiferinum

Taraxacum rangiferinum is native to the Arctic and Subarctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum rangiferinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum rangiferinum?

Taraxacum rangiferinum

What is the common name of Taraxacum rangiferinum?

Reindeer Dandelion

What is the native range of Taraxacum rangiferinum?

Northern Europe and North America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-113900: Based on the initial data import
Carl Eric Sonck (1905-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sonck' in the authors string.
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.