Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chionophilum
ID:
125992

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. ii. 177 (1926).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125321

Common Names

  • White Dandelion
  • White Hawkweed
  • White Taraxacum

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Description

Taraxacum chionophilum (also called Snowy-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum chionophilum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum chionophilum is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum chionophilum is a perennial plant native to the alpine regions of Europe. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Taraxacum chionophilum

Taraxacum chionophilum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum chionophilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum chionophilum?

Taraxacum chionophilum

What is the common name of Taraxacum chionophilum?

Snow-loving Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum chionophilum?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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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