Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
epirense
ID:
74881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 441 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074210



Common Names

  • Epi Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Epirense
  • Epirense Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum epirense (also called common dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to western North America and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum epirense is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers and is drought tolerant. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum epirense is yellow with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf and a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum epirense is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be cultivated in a variety of climates, but is best suited for temperate climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Taraxacum epirense

Taraxacum epirense is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe, from the Pyrenees to the Carpathians.

Taraxacum epirense FAQ

What are the ideal conditions for Taraxacum epirense?

Taraxacum epirense prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

What type of soil does Taraxacum epirense prefer?

Taraxacum epirense prefers well-drained soil, but can tolerate a variety of soil types.

How often should Taraxacum epirense be watered?

Taraxacum epirense should be watered regularly, but it is drought tolerant and can tolerate some dry spells.

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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