Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst. ex G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 1936. xi. 35
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089498
Common Names
- Scotch Dandelion
- Scotch Hawkbit
- Scotch Puffball
Synonyms
- Taraxacum obscuratum G.E.Haglund [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum scotiniforme (also called Scotch Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum scotiniforme is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues. It has also been used as a dye for fabrics and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum scotiniforme has yellow flowers with a flat-topped inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum scotiniforme is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Where to Find Taraxacum scotiniforme
Taraxacum scotiniforme is found in Scotland.
Taraxacum scotiniforme FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum scotiniforme?
Taraxacum scotiniforme is native to the British Isles.
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum scotiniforme?
Taraxacum scotiniforme is an upright perennial with a clumping habit.
What are the flowers of Taraxacum scotiniforme like?
The flowers of Taraxacum scotiniforme are yellow, with five petals.
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,