Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dandelion
ID:
40502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Gen. N. Amer. Pl. 2: 127 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039831



Common Names

  • Krigia dandelion
  • Dandelion Krigia
  • False Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Cynthia lyrata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Leontodon dandelion L. [unknown]
  • Cynthia dandelion DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia tuberosa Bosc ex DC. [unknown]
  • Krigia caroliniana caroliniana [unknown]
  • Troximon dandelion (L.) Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Troximon dandelion F.W.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Krigia caroliniana Hook. [unknown]
  • Hyoseris major Walter [unknown]
  • Hyoseris angustifolia Michx. [unknown]
  • Cynthia dandelion dandelion [unknown]
  • Adopogon dandelion Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cynthia boscii DC. [unknown]

Description

Krigia dandelion (also called Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to North America and grows in meadows, grasslands and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Krigia dandelion is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and respiratory disorders. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Krigia dandelion is a yellow-orange disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Krigia dandelion is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or autumn, when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Krigia dandelion

Krigia dandelion is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Krigia dandelion FAQ

What is the scientific name of Krigia dandelion?

Krigia dandelion

What is the common name of Krigia dandelion?

Dwarf Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Krigia dandelion?

Krigia dandelion is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides

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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