Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amabile
ID:
14628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Wentia x. 8 (1963).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013957



Common Names

  • Taraxacum amabile
  • Amiable Dandelion
  • Lovely Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum amabile (also called 'lovely dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and is commonly found in meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum amabile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators. It is also used as a natural source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum amabile is a yellow, daisy-like flower with many petals. The seed is small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum amabile is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of poor soils and drought, and can be propagated by seed or division. It is an excellent choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.

Where to Find Taraxacum amabile

Taraxacum amabile can be found in North America, from Alaska to California, and from the Great Lakes region to the Rocky Mountains.

Taraxacum amabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum amabile?

Taraxacum amabile

What is the common name of Taraxacum amabile?

Smooth Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum amabile found?

Taraxacum amabile is found in moist meadows and grasslands of Europe and Asia.

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