Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
adamii
ID:
124581

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Claire

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Rochelaise 12: 49 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123910



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Adamii
  • Adamii
  • Taraxacum


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum adamii adamii [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum adamii (also called Adam's dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial flowering plant in the daisy family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows to a height of 30-90 cm and has small, yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum adamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Taraxacum adamii for. acutilobum Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum adamii has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum adamii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It does not require any special care and will thrive in most environments.

Where to Find Taraxacum adamii

Taraxacum adamii is a rare species of dandelion native to the Caucasus region and can be found in meadows and grasslands.

Taraxacum adamii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum adamii?

Taraxacum adamii

What type of plant is Taraxacum adamii?

Herbaceous plant

Where is Taraxacum adamii found?

Europe

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,