Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
britannicum
ID:
76168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 8(1): 30 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075497



Common Names

  • British Dandelion
  • British Hawkweed
  • British Taraxacum


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum hibernicum G.E.Haglund [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum britannicum (also called British Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Europe and North Africa. It has a herbaceous stem and grows up to 0.5 m tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are yellow and tubular. It grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum britannicum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum britannicum is yellow and has a single head. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum britannicum is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that is easy to propagate from seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds directly in the garden in early spring, or start them indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. The seeds should be sown about 1/8 inch deep and spaced 6-12 inches apart. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are 2-3 inches tall. Water regularly during dry periods.

Where to Find Taraxacum britannicum

Taraxacum britannicum is native to the British Isles and can be found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Taraxacum britannicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum britannicum?

Taraxacum britannicum

What type of plant is Taraxacum britannicum?

Perennial herb

Where is Taraxacum britannicum native to?

Europe

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,

References