Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
shetlandicum
ID:
45532

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Bot. Soc. Edin. 29: 429. 1927

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044861



Common Names

  • Shetland Dandelion
  • Common Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Shetlandicum


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Description

Taraxacum shetlandicum (also called Shetland Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-cut, toothed leaves. It is native to the Shetland Islands, Scotland and is found in grasslands, meadows and coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum shetlandicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum shetlandicum is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are slender, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum shetlandicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a well-draining potting mix and fertilize regularly. When planting in the ground, prepare the soil by adding organic matter and fertilize regularly.

Where to Find Taraxacum shetlandicum

Taraxacum shetlandicum is native to the Shetland Islands and can be found in the United Kingdom. It is typically found in dry, open areas such as meadows and roadsides.

Taraxacum shetlandicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum shetlandicum?

Taraxacum shetlandicum

What is the family of Taraxacum shetlandicum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum shetlandicum?

Shetlandicum's Taraxacum

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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