Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scotophyllum
ID:
119830

Status:
valid

Authors:
Saarsoo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 53: 70 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119159



Common Names

  • Scotch Dandelion
  • Scotch Hawkbit
  • Scotch Mayweed


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Description

Taraxacum scotophyllum (also called Scottish Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is typically found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum scotophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum scotophyllum has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum scotophyllum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The roots should be divided into small clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Taraxacum scotophyllum

Taraxacum scotophyllum is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Taraxacum scotophyllum FAQ

What type of soil does Taraxacum scotophyllum prefer?

Taraxacum scotophyllum prefers moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.

How much sunlight does Taraxacum scotophyllum need?

Taraxacum scotophyllum needs full sun to partial shade.

What type of climate does Taraxacum scotophyllum prefer?

Taraxacum scotophyllum prefers a cool, moist climate.

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-80460: Based on the initial data import
Bernhard Saarsoo (1899-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saarsoo' in the authors string.