Status:
valid
Authors:
Rail.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Arch. Soc. Zool. Bot. Fenn. "Vanamo" xvii. 150 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002877
Common Names
- Taraxacum aridicola
- Aridicola Taraxacum
- Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum aridicola (also called Aridicola dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and its flowers are yellow. It grows in dry grasslands and is found at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum aridicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum aridicola is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum aridicola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring and summer months.
Where to Find Taraxacum aridicola
Taraxacum aridicola can be found in the deserts of the western United States and northern Mexico.
Taraxacum aridicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum aridicola?
Taraxacum aridicola
What is the common name of Taraxacum aridicola?
Aridicola Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum aridicola?
Taraxacum aridicola is found in dry, rocky habitats.
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,