Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
balticum
ID:
94122

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1905, 162.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093451

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Baltic Dandelion
  • Taraxacum balticum

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum prostratum Hudziok [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum balticum (also called Baltic Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum balticum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum balticum is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum balticum is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water the plant regularly and fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Taraxacum balticum

Taraxacum balticum can be found in the Baltic region of Europe, including Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Russia.

Taraxacum balticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum balticum?

Taraxacum balticum

What is the common name of Taraxacum balticum?

Baltic Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum balticum?

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,

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