Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Doll
Source:
gcc
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 88(9-10): 635 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020367
Common Names
- Taraxacum borovezum
- Borovez Dandelion
- Borovez Taraxacum
Description
Taraxacum borovezum (also called Borovets dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Balkans and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum borovezum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal teas that can help with digestion and reduce stress.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum borovezum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum borovezum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions should be taken in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum borovezum
Taraxacum borovezum can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Taraxacum borovezum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum borovezum?
Taraxacum borovezum
What is the common name of Taraxacum borovezum?
Borovez Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum borovezum?
Taraxacum borovezum is native to the Balkans and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
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,