Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 12(2): 53 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040834
Common Names
- Adpressed Dandelion
- Taraxacum adpressum
- Adpressed Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum adpressum (also called 'Pressed Dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herb growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, rocky places, and on roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum adpressum is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and has potential medicinal uses.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum adpressum is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small, green, and have multiple, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum adpressum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by cuttings or by division of the root ball. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination can be slow and erratic.
Where to Find Taraxacum adpressum
Taraxacum adpressum is native to Europe and can be found in the temperate regions of the continent.
Taraxacum adpressum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum adpressum?
Taraxacum adpressum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum adpressum?
Taraxacum adpressum is found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
What type of soil does Taraxacum adpressum prefer?
Taraxacum adpressum prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
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,