Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deltoideum
ID:
6665

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1935, 101.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005994

Common Names

  • Deltoid Dandelion
  • Deltoid Hawkweed
  • Deltoid Mouse-ear

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum aequale Markl. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum deltoideum (also called Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is typically found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum deltoideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum deltoideum has yellow flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum deltoideum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Taraxacum deltoideum

Taraxacum deltoideum is found in the Arctic and alpine regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum deltoideum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum deltoideum?

Taraxacum deltoideum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum deltoideum?

Taraxacum deltoideum is found in alpine and subalpine meadows in the northern hemisphere.

What are the characteristics of Taraxacum deltoideum?

Taraxacum deltoideum is a perennial herb with deeply lobed leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. The fruit is a small, dry, one-seeded achene.

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-105769: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.