Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(11): 34 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056376
Common Names
- Taraxacum Larssonii
- Larssonii Dandelion
- Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum larssonii (also called Arctic dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply cut leaves. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum larssonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum larssonii is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum larssonii is an herbaceous perennial that is native to Europe. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be propagated from divisions taken in spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have established. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they germinate.
Where to Find Taraxacum larssonii
Taraxacum larssonii is native to Sweden. It can be found in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows and pastures.
Taraxacum larssonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum larssonii?
Taraxacum larssonii
What is the family of Taraxacum larssonii?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum larssonii?
Grasslands and meadows
What is the flowering period of Taraxacum larssonii?
Late spring to early summer
What is the distribution of Taraxacum larssonii?
Central and eastern Europe
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,