Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angulare
ID:
11902

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hagend., Soest & Zevenb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 25(1): 81 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011231



Common Names

  • Angular Dandelion
  • Angular Hawkweed
  • Angular Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum angulare (also called Angular-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum angulare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves and roots being used to treat various ailments. The plant is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum angulare is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum angulare is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. When propagating from division, divide the plant in spring and replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Taraxacum angulare

Taraxacum angulare can be found in the northern United States, from Minnesota to Maine.

Taraxacum angulare FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum angulare?

Taraxacum angulare

What is the common name of Taraxacum angulare?

Angled dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum angulare?

Meadows, pastures, 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,

References

Johannes Leendert van Soest (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soest' in the authors string.
A. Hagendijk (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hagend.' in the authors string.
H.A. Zevenbergen (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zevenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:252733-1: Based on the initial data import