Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arachnoideum
ID:
120123

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 18(4): 444, nom. nov. (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119452



Common Names

  • Taraxacum arachnoideum
  • Spider Dandelion
  • White-flowered Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum arachnoideum (also called the Spider Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe, and typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum arachnoideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum arachnoideum is a yellow daisy with a long stem and a single head. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum arachnoideum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or spring and to keep the soil moist until germination. Division of the plant can be done in the spring or fall. It is best to divide the plant when it is actively growing.

Where to Find Taraxacum arachnoideum

Taraxacum arachnoideum can be found in Europe.

Taraxacum arachnoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum arachnoideum?

Taraxacum arachnoideum

What is the family of Taraxacum arachnoideum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Taraxacum arachnoideum?

Spider dandelion

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-80749: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.