Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 54(1): 261. 1926
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000057268
Common Names
- Taraxacum boreum
- Arctic Dandelion
- Boreal Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum boreum (also called 'Northern Dandelion', 'Boreal Dandelion' and 'Boreal Hawkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the northern United States and Canada. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum boreum is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It has also been used for medicinal purposes, such as for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Taraxacum boreum are yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum boreum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Taraxacum boreum
Taraxacum boreum can be found in the northern United States, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan.
Taraxacum boreum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum boreum?
Taraxacum boreum
What is the family of Taraxacum boreum?
Asteraceae
Where is Taraxacum boreum found?
North America
What is the common name of Taraxacum boreum?
Northern Dandelion
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum boreum?
Perennial herb
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,