Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lindb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Pl. Finland.) 21-42: 109 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065148
Common Names
- Taraxacum acutidens
- Acutidens Taraxacum
- Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum acutidens (also called Sharp-toothed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats. It has bright yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves with sharp-toothed edges.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum acutidens is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is found in Turkey and is used for medicinal, ornamental, and culinary purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum acutidens is a yellow, daisy-like flower with white petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum acutidens is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-draining, sandy soils in full sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination usually takes two to three weeks. Plants can also be propagated by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Taraxacum acutidens
Taraxacum acutidens can be found in the western United States and Canada, from British Columbia to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.
Taraxacum acutidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum acutidens?
Taraxacum acutidens
What is the common name of Taraxacum acutidens?
Sharp-toothed Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum acutidens?
Open grasslands and meadows
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,