Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alacre
ID:
83732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24(2): 139 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083061



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum alacre (also called common dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and can be found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum alacre is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum alacre has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum alacre can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Taraxacum alacre

Taraxacum alacre can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum alacre FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum alacre?

Taraxacum alacre

What is the common name of Taraxacum alacre?

Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum alacre?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

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,

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