Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scotinum
ID:
12489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(10): 38 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011818

Common Names

  • Taraxacum scotinum
  • Scotinum
  • Scottish Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum scotinum (also called Scotch Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and North America and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum scotinum is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments, digestive problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum scotinum is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, black and round, and the seedlings are about 1 cm tall.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum scotinum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or from cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum scotinum

Taraxacum scotinum is native to Scotland and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Taraxacum scotinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum scotinum?

Taraxacum scotinum

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum scotinum?

It is an herbaceous perennial plant.

What is the native range of Taraxacum scotinum?

It is native to the British Isles.

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,

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