Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
silvicola
ID:
114601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. viii. 116 (1959).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000113930



Common Names

  • Woodland Dandelion
  • Woodland Taraxacum
  • Silvicola Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum silvicola (also called Woodland Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It grows up to 1 m in height and has small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum silvicola is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum silvicola has yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a small tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum silvicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and lightly covered. Keep the soil moist and the seedlings should emerge in about two weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum silvicola

Taraxacum silvicola is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and forests.

Taraxacum silvicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum silvicola?

Taraxacum silvicola

What is the common name of Taraxacum silvicola?

Woodland Dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum silvicola?

Dry, rocky slopes

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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