Family Index

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Scientific Name

Taraxacum aristum

Family Name

ASTERACEAE (COMPOSITAE)

Common Name

Austral Dandelion

Status

Rare

Height

leaves 0.06m (6cm) long

Flowers

Yellow, single on end of stalk which is taller than the leaves.

Fruit

Achenes

Form

Rosette herb,leaves less serrated than introduced T. No leaves on flowering stem.

Municipalities

Central Highlands; West Coast

Communities

Grassy Vegetation; Montane Vegetation

Habitat Notes

Occurs in alpine grassland and grassy heath in the eastern mountains.

Site Tolerance

Exposed; Moist; Windy

Frost Tolerance

Hardy

Soil Tolerance

Fertile; Loam; Phosphorous intolerant; Well-drained

General Notes

Suitable below powerlines.

Propagation Details

Propagation Calendar

Flowering Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Collecting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sowing Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Cutting Months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Seed Information

Seed Collection

Seed grey c4mm long excluding the windmill-like attachment. collect seedheads into paper bags and allow todry. separate by rubbing on wire screen or by hand. sieve to clean

Seed Treatment Method

Surface sow

Seed Storage Life

Short

Viable Seeds Per Gram

Seed Treatment Notes

For best results with Daisies generally, surface sowing allows maximum light to trigger germination.

Germination Time

Suitable for Direct Seeding

Cuttings

Expected Time to Take Root

Expected Time to Plant Out

Propagation by Division N.B. Transplant only from nearby to avoid disease.

Cutting Notes