Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dunense
ID:
35667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. v. 95 (1956).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034996

Common Names

  • Taraxacum dunense
  • Dune Dandelion
  • Dune Hawkbit

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Description

Taraxacum dunense (also called Dunum Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem that grows up to 40 cm tall and is covered with short hairs. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a serrated margin. The flowers are white and yellow, and the fruits are small, black, and globose. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum dunense has non-medical uses as an ornamental plant and is also used to attract pollinators to gardens. It has benefits such as providing food for birds, bees, and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum dunense has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum dunense is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Taraxacum dunense

Taraxacum dunense is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.

Taraxacum dunense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum dunense?

Taraxacum dunense

What is the common name of Taraxacum dunense?

Dune Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum dunense?

Dunes and sandy soils

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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