Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
septentrionale
ID:
129572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. xii. n.° 2. 115 (1912).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128901



Common Names

  • Northern Dandelion
  • Septentrional Dandelion
  • Northern Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum septentrionale (also called Northern Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a rosette of leaves with yellow lobes and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. Its flower heads are yellow and bloom in the spring. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum septentrionale is a plant that is used for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum septentrionale is yellow, with a diameter of about 3 cm. The seed is a small, black, oblong achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum septentrionale is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown from seed in early spring or fall and should be planted in a sunny location. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The plants should be thinned to a spacing of 8-10 inches. The plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. The roots should be divided into sections with at least two buds per section and planted in a prepared bed.

Where to Find Taraxacum septentrionale

Taraxacum septentrionale is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Taraxacum septentrionale FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum septentrionale?

Taraxacum septentrionale

Where is Taraxacum septentrionale found?

It is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum septentrionale?

It is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.

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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