Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutum
ID:
73711

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Richards

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 9(Suppl.): 37, 96 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073040



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Sharp-lobed Dandelion
  • Prickly-lobed Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum acutum (also called Sharp-lobed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum acutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum acutum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum acutum is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location.

Where to Find Taraxacum acutum

Taraxacum acutum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum acutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum acutum?

Taraxacum acutum

What are the common names of Taraxacum acutum?

Sharp-lobed dandelion, sharp-toothed dandelion

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum acutum?

Taraxacum acutum is an herbaceous perennial plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-29782: Based on the initial data import
Adrian John Richards (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Richards' in the authors string.