This is an archived copy of this article, recovered after a server failure in January 2022.

Some links may be broken, and editing is disabled. We are working to bring back full functionality.

Agoseris glauca
  • Mountain Dandelion

a perennial member of the Agoseris genus in the family Compositae.

248px
Niche
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    The ecosystem niches for this plant are unknown. Do you know them? Click the edit button to add them!
Functions
  • None
    None
    There are no functions defined for this plant. Do you know of some? Click the edit button to add them!
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • no shade
    No shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • acid,neutral,alkaline
    Acid to Alkaline
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • ?
    Unknown
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Agoseris glauca has 0 edible uses listed
Agoseris glauca has 0 material uses listed
Agoseris glauca has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Edible uses

Notes

The solidified sap (latex) of the stem is chewed as a gum[1][2][3][4][5].

Unknown part

Gum

Material uses

A latex in the plant contains rubber, but not in sufficient quantities to make it commercially valuable[4].

Unknown part

Latex

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The following reports refer to the sub-species A. glauca dasycephala (Torr.&Gray.)Jepson.

An infusion of the entire plant is used as a wash for sores and rashes[5]. The milky latex is applied to warts in order to remove them[5]. This requires constant applications over a period of weeks for it to be effective[K]. A poultice made from the latex is applied to sores[5].

An infusion of the root is used as a laxative[5].

Unknown part

Laxative
Poultice
Warts

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Ecological Functions

Nothing listed.

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. The seed usually germinates in 2 - 6 weeks at 15°c[6]. As soon as the seedlings are large enough to handle, prick them out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer or late in the following spring. Division with care in spring[7]. The plants do not like a lot of root disturbance so it is best to pot up the divisions and keep them in a cold frame or greenhouse until they are established.

Practical Plants is currently lacking information on propagation instructions of Agoseris glauca. Help us fill in the blanks! Edit this page to add your knowledge.



Cultivation

Prefers full sun and a sandy or gravelly loam low in nutrients[8][7]. The sub-species A. glauca villosa is used for its gum[3].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Agoseris glauca. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Agoseris glauca.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Agoseris glauca
Genus
Agoseris
Family
Compositae
Imported References
Edible uses
[1][2][3][4][5]
Medicinal uses
[5]
Material uses & Functions
[4]
Botanic
[9][7]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
?
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
no shade
Soil PH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy
Soil Water Retention
well drained
Environmental Tolerances
    Ecosystems
    Native Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Adapted Climate Zones
    None listed.
    Native Geographical Range
    None listed.
    Native Environment
    None listed.
    Ecosystem Niche
    None listed.
    Root Zone Tendancy
    None listed.
    Life
    Deciduous or Evergreen
    ?
    Herbaceous or Woody
    ?
    Life Cycle
    perennial
    Growth Rate
    ?
    Mature Size
    0.6 x meters
    Fertility
    ?
    Pollinators
    Insects
    Flower Colour
    ?
    Flower Type
    hermaphrodite

    "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.


    "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.


    "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki., "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.






    References

    1. ? 1.01.1 Usher. G. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable ISBN 0094579202 (1974-00-00)
    2. ? 2.02.1 Yanovsky. E. Food Plants of the N. American Indians. Publication no. 237. U.S. Depf of Agriculture. ()
    3. ? 3.03.13.2 Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books ISBN 3874292169 (1984-00-00)
    4. ? 4.04.14.24.3 Craighead. J., Craighead. F. and Davis. R. A Field Guide to Rocky Mountain Wildflowers The Riverside Press ISBN 63-7093 (1963-00-00)
    5. ? 5.05.15.25.35.45.55.6 Moerman. D. Native American Ethnobotany Timber Press. Oregon. ISBN 0-88192-453-9 (1998-00-00)
    6. ? Rice. G. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 1. Thompson and Morgan. (1987-00-00)
    7. ? 7.07.17.2 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
    8. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
    9. ? Hitchcock. C. L. Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. University of Washington Press (1955-00-00)

    "image:Agoseris glauca 8503.JPG|248px" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki.

    Retrieved from "http://practicalplants.org/w/index.php?title=Agoseris_glauca&oldid=74829"
    Facts about "Agoseris glauca"RDF feed
    Article is incompleteYes +
    Article requires citationsNo +
    Article requires cleanupYes +
    Belongs to familyCompositae +
    Belongs to genusAgoseris +
    Has binomial nameAgoseris glauca +
    Has common nameMountain Dandelion +
    Has drought toleranceIntolerant +
    Has edible partUnknown part +
    Has edible useGum +
    Has fertility typeInsects +
    Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
    Has imageAgoseris glauca 8503.JPG +
    Has lifecycle typePerennial +
    Has material partUnknown part +
    Has material useLatex +
    Has mature height0.6 +
    Has medicinal partUnknown part +
    Has medicinal useLaxative +, Poultice + and Warts +
    Has primary imageAgoseris glauca 8503.JPG +
    Has search nameagoseris glauca + and mountain dandelion +
    Has shade toleranceNo shade +
    Has soil ph preferenceAcid +, Neutral + and Alkaline +
    Has soil texture preferenceSandy +
    Has soil water retention preferenceWell drained +
    Has sun preferenceFull sun +
    Has taxonomic rankSpecies +
    Has taxonomy nameAgoseris glauca +
    Has water requirementsmoderate +
    Is taxonomy typeSpecies +
    PFAF cultivation notes migratedNo +
    PFAF edible use notes migratedNo +
    PFAF material use notes migratedNo +
    PFAF medicinal use notes migratedNo +
    PFAF propagation notes migratedNo +
    PFAF toxicity notes migratedYes +
    Tolerates nutritionally poor soilNo +
    Uses mature size measurement unitMeters +
    Has subobjectThis property is a special property in this wiki.Agoseris glauca +, Agoseris glauca +, Agoseris glauca +, Agoseris glauca + and Agoseris glauca +