Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aginnense
ID:
119681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hofstra

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France, Lett. Bot. 132(2): 130 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119010



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Aginnense
  • Dandelion
  • Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum aginnense (also called Aginn's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of 30cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum aginnense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum aginnense is yellow in colour, with a tubular shape and a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum aginnense is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a pot filled with moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum aginnense

Taraxacum aginnense is a species of dandelion native to the Mediterranean region.

Taraxacum aginnense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aginnense?

Taraxacum aginnense

What is the common name of Taraxacum aginnense?

Aginn's Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum aginnense native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-80314: Based on the initial data import
J. Hofstra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hofstra' in the authors string.