Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenastrum
ID:
17749

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Richards

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Watsonia 13(3): 186 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017078



Common Names

  • Taraxacum arenastrum
  • Rough Dandelion
  • Rough-leaved Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum arenastrum (also called 'Smooth Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum arenastrum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a food source, and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, single, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Seed: small, dark brown, with a diameter of 1-2 mm. Seedlings: with a rosette of leaves, up to 10 cm in diameter.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum arenastrum is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Thin out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum arenastrum

Taraxacum arenastrum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Taraxacum arenastrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum arenastrum?

Taraxacum arenastrum

What type of plant is Taraxacum arenastrum?

A perennial herb

Where is Taraxacum arenastrum found?

It is found in Europe and North America

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-116527: Based on the initial data import
Adrian John Richards (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Richards' in the authors string.