Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
devexum
ID:
133262

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 270 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132591



Common Names

  • Taraxacum devexum
  • Smooth-headed Dandelion
  • Smooth-flowered Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum devexum (also called Devex Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to western North America, typically found in dry, open areas such as meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum devexum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum devexum has yellow flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum devexum is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Taraxacum devexum

Taraxacum devexum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum devexum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum devexum?

Taraxacum devexum

What is the common name of Taraxacum devexum?

Sharp-lobed Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum devexum?

Grasslands, disturbed areas, and rocky outcrops

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-93427: Based on the initial data import
Mads Peter Christiansen (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Christ.' in the authors string.