Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellare
ID:
43923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Fenn. xxiii. 41, 85 (1938).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043252

Common Names

  • Stellar Dandelion
  • Stellar Hawkbit
  • Stellar Hawkweed

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Description

Taraxacum stellare (also called star-flowered dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant of the daisy family. It is native to Europe and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum stellare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum stellare is a yellow-white daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black and have a white tuft of hairs. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves that are hairy and spiny.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum stellare is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).

Where to Find Taraxacum stellare

Taraxacum stellare can be found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

Taraxacum stellare FAQ

What type of plant is Taraxacum stellare?

Taraxacum stellare is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Taraxacum stellare native to?

Taraxacum stellare is native to the Caucasus region.

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum stellare?

Taraxacum stellare is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 30 cm tall.

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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