Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
assurgens
ID:
116607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marklund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxxiv. n.° 7, 8 (1911).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115936



Common Names

  • Taraxacum assurgens
  • Assurgent Dandelion
  • Upright Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum assurgens (also called Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and has a basal rosette of leaves with toothed margins. The leaves are lance-shaped and the flowers are yellow and borne in clusters.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum assurgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and also as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum assurgens is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with one or two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum assurgens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Taraxacum assurgens

Taraxacum assurgens is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum assurgens FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum assurgens?

Taraxacum assurgens is commonly known as Assurgent Dandelion or Assurgent Hawkweed.

Where does Taraxacum assurgens grow?

Taraxacum assurgens is native to Europe.

What is the ideal climate for Taraxacum assurgens?

Taraxacum assurgens prefers a temperate climate with plenty of sunshine and well-drained soil.

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,