Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinereum
ID:
78492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich xlii. 130 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077821

Common Names

  • Cinereum Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Dandelion
  • Gray Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum cinereum (also called 'gray dandelion', 'gray dandelion' and 'gray dandelion', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cinereum is an edible plant that is often used in salads and as a garnish. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues and as a diuretic. The leaves are also used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum cinereum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cinereum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clumps in spring or autumn. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer and will germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum cinereum

Taraxacum cinereum is native to Europe and can be found in dry meadows and open woodlands.

Taraxacum cinereum FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum cinereum?

Taraxacum cinereum is commonly known as gray dandelion.

What are the medicinal uses of Taraxacum cinereum?

Taraxacum cinereum has been used to treat fever, digestive issues, and inflammation.

What is the optimal growing environment for Taraxacum cinereum?

Taraxacum cinereum prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

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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