Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cognatum
ID:
61305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Preslia 58(2): 106 (1986) (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060634

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball

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Description

Taraxacum cognatum (also called Large-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of about 15 cm. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cognatum is an edible plant with a high nutritional value. It is used in salads and as a vegetable in many dishes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum cognatum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cognatum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum cognatum

Taraxacum cognatum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum cognatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cognatum?

Taraxacum cognatum

What are the common names of Taraxacum cognatum?

Cognatum Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum cognatum?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

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-17683: Based on the initial data import
Jan Kirschner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirschner' in the authors string.
Jan Štěpánek (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Štěpánek' in the authors string.