Taraxacum delphicum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
delphicum
ID:
29240
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. ix. 9 (1926).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028569
Common Names
- Common Dandelion
- Blowball
- Priest's Crown
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Taraxacum delphicum (also called Greek Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Greece and is commonly found in open woodlands and grasslands. Its leaves are linear to oblanceolate, and its flowers are yellow and daisy-like.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum delphicum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum delphicum is a small yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem and a single set of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum delphicum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Taraxacum delphicum
Taraxacum delphicum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.
Taraxacum delphicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum delphicum?
Taraxacum delphicum
What is the common name of Taraxacum delphicum?
Delphic dandelion
Where is Taraxacum delphicum found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-127611: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.