Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coryphorum
ID:
57583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Pirineos 121: 13 (-14; fig. 10) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000056912



Common Names

  • Coryphorum
  • Taraxacum
  • Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum coryphorum (also called Giant Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a single flowering stem. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum coryphorum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its flowers are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum coryphorum has yellow daisy-like flowers with a yellow center and a diameter of about 2 inches. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum coryphorum is a perennial herb that can reach up to 3 feet in height. It is native to Europe and is hardy in USDA zones 3-8. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring and division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum coryphorum

Taraxacum coryphorum is native to Europe and can be found in dry grasslands and meadows.

Taraxacum coryphorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum coryphorum?

Taraxacum coryphorum

What type of plant is Taraxacum coryphorum?

It is a perennial herb

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum coryphorum?

It is native to Europe

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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