Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aristum
ID:
138486

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund & Markl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 117: 197 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137815

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball

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Description

Taraxacum aristum (also called aristate dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands, sagebrush flats, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aristum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are also used to make herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum aristum is a yellow, daisy-like bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aristum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9.

Where to Find Taraxacum aristum

Taraxacum aristum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in temperate climates.

Taraxacum aristum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aristum?

Taraxacum aristum

What is the common name of Taraxacum aristum?

Aristate dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum aristum?

Herbaceous perennial

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-98483: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.
Gunnar Marklund (1892-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markl.' in the authors string.