Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californicum
ID:
59756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munz & I.M.Johnst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 52: 227 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000059085



Common Names

  • California Dandelion
  • California Hawkweed
  • California Star Daisy


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Description

Taraxacum californicum (also called California dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to California and Oregon. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is found in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum californicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum californicum is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum californicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division of the root clump or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Taraxacum californicum

Taraxacum californicum is native to California and can be found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It is most commonly found in the foothills and coastal ranges of California.

Taraxacum californicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum californicum?

Taraxacum californicum

What type of plant is Taraxacum californicum?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Taraxacum californicum found?

It is found in California

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-1618: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.
Philip A. Munz (1892-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munz' in the authors string.