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Taraxacum ceratophorum
horned dandelion
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Distribution: Occurring in mountainous areas on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Northwest Territory to Washington, east to Rocky Mountains; east across Canada to Greenland.
Habitat: Rocky, open areas in the alpine.
Flowers: July-September
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Apomixis, bees, flies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Taraxacum ceratophorum (Ledeb.) DC.
Publication: Prodr. 7: 146. 1838.
Publication: Prodr. 7: 146. 1838.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Taraxacum eriophorum Rydb. [HC]
Taraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg. ssp. ceratophorum (Ledeb.) Schinz ex Thell.
Taraxacum paucisquamosum M. Peck
Taraxacum sibiricum Dahlst.
Taraxacum officinale F.H. Wigg. ssp. ceratophorum (Ledeb.) Schinz ex Thell.
Taraxacum paucisquamosum M. Peck
Taraxacum sibiricum Dahlst.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Taraxacum ceratophorum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Taraxacum ceratophorum checklist entry
OregonFlora: Taraxacum ceratophorum information
E-Flora BC: Taraxacum ceratophorum atlas page
CalPhotos: Taraxacum ceratophorum photos
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