Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scopulorum
ID:
92254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rydb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 455 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091583



Common Names

  • Taraxacum scopulorum
  • Rocky Mountain Dandelion
  • Rocky Mountain Taraxacum


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Synonyms

  • Leontodon scopulorum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum officinale scopulorum A.Gray [unknown]
  • Taraxacum rupestre Greene [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum scopulorum (also called Rock Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has a sprawling habit and grows to a height of 0.5m. It has small, yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas in the temperate regions of Europe.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum scopulorum is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum scopulorum is yellow, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum scopulorum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum scopulorum

Taraxacum scopulorum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.

Taraxacum scopulorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum scopulorum?

Taraxacum scopulorum

What is the common name of Taraxacum scopulorum?

Rocky Mountain Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum scopulorum?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra

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-47846: Based on the initial data import
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.