Status:
valid
Authors:
G.E.Haglund
Source:
gcc
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1934, 6.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032165
Common Names
- Taraxacum crispulum
- Crisped-leaved Dandelion
- Crisp-leaved Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum crispulum (also called curly-leaved dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a rosette of leaves with a wavy margin and yellow flowers. It is native to Central and Northern Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum crispulum has been used as a food source, as a dye for fabrics, and as an herbal remedy for treating digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum crispulum has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and bushy with oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum crispulum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and mulch around the base of the plant to help retain moisture. Cut back the foliage in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Taraxacum crispulum
Taraxacum crispulum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Taraxacum crispulum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum crispulum?
Taraxacum crispulum
What type of plant is Taraxacum crispulum?
Taraxacum crispulum is a perennial herb
Where is Taraxacum crispulum found?
Taraxacum crispulum is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East
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,