Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fascinans
ID:
71563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner, Mikoláš & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Preslia 69(1): 45 (1997) (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070892

Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Fascinating Dandelion
  • Fascinating Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum fascinans (also called Fascinating Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Himalayas. It has deeply lobed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum fascinans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for pollinators and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum fascinans is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum fascinans is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Taraxacum fascinans

Taraxacum fascinans is native to Europe and can be found in the mountains of the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Taraxacum fascinans FAQ

What are the growth requirements of Taraxacum fascinans?

Taraxacum fascinans requires full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

How often should Taraxacum fascinans be watered?

Taraxacum fascinans should be watered regularly, but not too often, to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

What is the best way to propagate Taraxacum fascinans?

Taraxacum fascinans can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clump.

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-27684: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.
Vlastimil Mikoláš: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mikoláš' in the authors string.