Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
didymifolium
ID:
82609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 79(2): 185 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081938



Common Names

  • Dandelion
  • Dandelion Plant
  • Dandelion Flower


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Description

Taraxacum didymifolium (also called Common Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum didymifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum didymifolium flowers are yellow, with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short, with a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum didymifolium is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation is best done in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Watering should be done regularly, but not too often, as the plant is susceptible to root rot. Deadheading is recommended to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Taraxacum didymifolium

Taraxacum didymifolium can be found in the temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum didymifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum didymifolium?

Taraxacum didymifolium

What type of plant is Taraxacum didymifolium?

A herb

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum didymifolium?

Grasslands

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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