Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boreum
ID:
57939

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-155948: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.