Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Årbog (Årbok) 1923-1924(6): 22 (1925). (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059395
Common Names
- Taraxacum piceaticeps
- Piceaticeps Taraxacum
- Piceaticeps's Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum piceaticeps (also called black-headed dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, yellow, daisy-like flower heads and grows in sandy soils, coastal dunes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum piceaticeps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum piceaticeps is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf with a serrated edge.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum piceaticeps is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It is a low-maintenance plant that is attractive to bees and butterflies.
Where to Find Taraxacum piceaticeps
Taraxacum piceaticeps can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Taraxacum piceaticeps FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum piceaticeps?
Taraxacum piceaticeps
What type of plant is Taraxacum piceaticeps?
It is a perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum piceaticeps?
It is native to 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,