Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosum
ID:
83789

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 79(2): 173 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083118



Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Common Dandelion
  • Field Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum calocarpum Sonck [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum caespitosum (also called Tufted Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody stem and bright yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum caespitosum is a plant native to Europe and is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, coughs, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum caespitosum has small yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum caespitosum is a perennial plant native to the northern United States. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Taraxacum caespitosum

Taraxacum caespitosum can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum caespitosum FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum caespitosum?

Common names of Taraxacum caespitosum include Tufted Dandelion and Field Dandelion.

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum caespitosum?

Taraxacum caespitosum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

What are the medicinal uses of Taraxacum caespitosum?

Taraxacum caespitosum has been used in traditional medicine for its diuretic, laxative, and anti-inflammatory properties.

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,

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