Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissimile
ID:
86707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 10(11): 8 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086036



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Dandelion
  • Puffball Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum dissimile (also called Dwarf Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils, and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. Its leaves are small and lance-shaped, and its flowers are yellow and clustered.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum dissimile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive issues, skin ailments, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum dissimile is a yellow dandelion-like flower with a white center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum dissimile is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, sandy soil. Division should be done in the spring or autumn, taking care to divide the clumps into sections with plenty of roots. The plants should be planted in a sunny, well-drained position.

Where to Find Taraxacum dissimile

Taraxacum dissimile is native to Europe and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Taraxacum dissimile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum dissimile?

Taraxacum dissimile

What type of plant is Taraxacum dissimile?

Herb

Where is Taraxacum dissimile native to?

Europe

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