Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
galeatum
ID:
86620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 12(2): 59 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000085949

Common Names

  • Galeate Dandelion
  • Galeate Taraxacum
  • Galeate Blowball

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum molle H.Lindb. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum galeatum (also called 'Galeate Dandelion', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of small, deeply lobed leaves and small yellow flower heads. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum galeatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum galeatum has small, yellow flowers with a dark center. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum galeatum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum galeatum

Taraxacum galeatum can be found in the western United States, primarily in the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada.

Taraxacum galeatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum galeatum?

Taraxacum galeatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum galeatum?

Galeate Dandelion

What is the family of Taraxacum galeatum?

Asteraceae

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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