Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cygnorum
ID:
38586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Taraxacum : 55 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037915



Common Names

  • Cygnet Dandelion
  • Dandelion
  • Cygnet Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum cygnorum (also called 'Swamp Dandelion', among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It typically grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum cygnorum is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum cygnorum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 4-6 mm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of 1.5-2 mm. The seedlings are green with a white midrib.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum cygnorum is an easy-to-grow perennial that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is also relatively pest and disease-free.

Where to Find Taraxacum cygnorum

Taraxacum cygnorum is native to the mountains of Central Asia, including the Himalayas, and can be found in alpine meadows and grasslands.

Taraxacum cygnorum FAQ

What are the common uses of Taraxacum cygnorum?

Taraxacum cygnorum is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum cygnorum?

Taraxacum cygnorum is a perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves and a single flower head.

What is the scientific classification of Taraxacum cygnorum?

Taraxacum cygnorum belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Taraxacum.

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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