Description
Taraxacum breviscapum (also called Short-scaped Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, with a serrated margin and a pointed apex. It grows in open grasslands and in rocky areas in the Alps and Carpathians.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum breviscapum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white tuft. The seedlings are small, dark green with a white tuft.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum breviscapum is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in the countries of Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist, sandy soil.