Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zermattense
ID:
39246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 4(2): 19 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038575

Common Names

  • Swiss Dandelion
  • Zermatt Dandelion
  • Mountain Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum zermattense (also called Zermatt Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow daisy-like flowers. It is native to the Alps and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum zermattense has been used for ornamental purposes in gardens and landscaping, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum zermattense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum zermattense is a perennial plant native to the Alps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in the spring. Division can also be used to propagate the plant.

Where to Find Taraxacum zermattense

Taraxacum zermattense can be found in the Alps. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas.

Taraxacum zermattense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum zermattense?

Taraxacum zermattense

What is the common name of Taraxacum zermattense?

Zermatt dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum zermattense?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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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