Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hesperium
ID:
78222

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.C.Haw.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 18(2): 134 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077551

Common Names

  • Western Dandelion
  • Western Taraxacum
  • Hesperium Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum hesperium (also called 'Western Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry, open areas such as sagebrush and pinyon-juniper woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum hesperium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum hesperium is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, thin and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum hesperium is a perennial herb native to Europe and North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and divisions should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Taraxacum hesperium

Taraxacum hesperium can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Taraxacum hesperium FAQ

What type of plant is Taraxacum hesperium?

Taraxacum hesperium is a type of perennial herb.

Where does Taraxacum hesperium grow?

Taraxacum hesperium is native to Europe.

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum hesperium?

The scientific name of Taraxacum hesperium is Taraxacum hesperium.

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-3418: Based on the initial data import
Christopher C. Haworth (1934-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Haw.' in the authors string.