Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dilatatum
ID:
61846

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxix. n.° 9, 22 (1907).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061175



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Dilatatum
  • Broadleaf Dandelion
  • Spreading Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum dilatatum (also called Broad-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has a basal rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and toothed. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum dilatatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments. It is also used as a dye and for making perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum dilatatum has bright yellow flowers with a single row of petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are covered in fine hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum dilatatum is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum dilatatum

Taraxacum dilatatum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Taraxacum dilatatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum dilatatum?

Taraxacum dilatatum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum dilatatum?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

What is the flowering period of Taraxacum dilatatum?

May to August

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-18201: Based on the initial data import
Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.