Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dahlii
ID:
107298

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1935. 301.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000106627



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Lion's Tooth
  • Priest's Crown


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Description

Taraxacum dahlii (also called Dahl's Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrate. It grows in grasslands and open areas, and it is found in Austria, Czech Republic, and Germany.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum dahlii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum dahlii is yellow with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum dahlii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum dahlii

Taraxacum dahlii is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Taraxacum dahlii FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Taraxacum dahlii?

Taraxacum dahlii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal light condition for Taraxacum dahlii?

Taraxacum dahlii prefers partial shade to full shade.

What is the ideal temperature range for Taraxacum dahlii?

Taraxacum dahlii prefers a temperature range of 65-75°F (18-24°C).

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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