Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Lindb. ex Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , ser. 3, 9(2): 73 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011491
Common Names
- Taraxacum Cymbifolium
- Forked Dandelion
- Forked Cat's Ear
Description
Taraxacum cymbifolium (also called large-leaved dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a basal rosette of toothed leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum cymbifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used in dried flower arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum cymbifolium is a small, white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum cymbifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Taraxacum cymbifolium
Taraxacum cymbifolium can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe, including parts of Austria, Germany, and Poland.
Taraxacum cymbifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum cymbifolium?
Taraxacum cymbifolium
What is the common name of Taraxacum cymbifolium?
Taraxacum
What is the family of Taraxacum cymbifolium?
Asteraceae
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,