Status:
valid
Authors:
Sahlin
Source:
gcc
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 48: 77 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000127681
Common Names
- Campoduniense Dandelion
- Campoduniense Taraxacum
- Tall Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum campoduniense (also called Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Europe. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 0.3m with a spread of 0.3m. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers in spring and summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and coastal conditions.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum campoduniense is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum campoduniense has yellow flowers with a single yellow center disk. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped with a white tuft of hairs attached. The seedlings are small, with a single round leaf and a single yellow flower.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum campoduniense is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation is best done by sowing the seeds directly in the garden in early spring or late summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Taraxacum campoduniense
Taraxacum campoduniense can be found in the Italian Alps.
Taraxacum campoduniense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum campoduniense?
Taraxacum campoduniense
Where is Taraxacum campoduniense found?
Taraxacum campoduniense is found in the Mediterranean region.
What is the growth habit of Taraxacum campoduniense?
Taraxacum campoduniense is an annual plant with a rosette of leaves and a flowering stem.
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,