Status:
valid
Authors:
R.G.Bäck
Source:
gcc
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
R. G. Bäck in Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 49. 1974 38 1974
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057089
Common Names
- Unguiferum
- Taraxacum unguiferum
- Hairy Hawkbit
Description
Taraxacum unguiferum (also called Hooked-spurred Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum unguiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas which can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum unguiferum has yellow flowers with five petals and a dark center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum unguiferum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is dormant. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright spot.
Where to Find Taraxacum unguiferum
Taraxacum unguiferum can be found in the grasslands of Europe.
Taraxacum unguiferum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum unguiferum?
Taraxacum unguiferum
What is the common name of Taraxacum unguiferum?
Nodding Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum unguiferum?
It is native to Europe and Asia.
What is the flowering season of Taraxacum unguiferum?
It flowers from April to June.
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum unguiferum?
It is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm in height.
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,