Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Nytt Mag. Naturvidensk. 86: 52 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016904
Common Names
- Brachyeces Taraxacum
- Taraxacum Brachyeces
- Brachyeces Taraxacum Plant
Description
Taraxacum brachyeces (also called short-rayed dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the aster family. It is native to Europe and Asia, where it grows in meadows, pastures, and other open, grassy areas. This perennial herb grows up to 30 cm tall and produces yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum brachyeces is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have many health benefits, including improved digestion and relief from colds and flu.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum brachyeces is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow-green hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum brachyeces is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Taraxacum brachyeces
Taraxacum brachyeces is native to Europe and can be found in the Alps.
Taraxacum brachyeces FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum brachyeces?
Taraxacum brachyeces
What is the common name of Taraxacum brachyeces?
Short-rayed dandelion
What is the habitat of Taraxacum brachyeces?
Grassy areas and meadows
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,