Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triste
ID:
121309

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 316 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120638

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball

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Description

Taraxacum triste (also called Northern Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Northern Hemisphere. It has yellow flowers with a white center and can grow up to 30 cm tall. It prefers moist, sunny habitats and can be found in meadows, pastures, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum triste is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum triste has yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum triste is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum triste

Taraxacum triste is native to Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum triste FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum triste?

Taraxacum triste

What is the common name of Taraxacum triste?

Tall Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum triste?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woods

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-8189: Based on the initial data import
Mads Peter Christiansen (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Christ.' in the authors string.