Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
explicatum
ID:
78589

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Gothob. 1936, xi. 24.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077918



Common Names

  • Explicatum Taraxacum
  • Taraxacum Explicatum
  • Explicatum


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Description

Taraxacum explicatum (also called common dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed habitats. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum explicatum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum explicatum is a bright yellow, with a white center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum explicatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame or directly outdoors. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum explicatum

Taraxacum explicatum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Taraxacum explicatum FAQ

What are the characteristics of Taraxacum explicatum?

Taraxacum explicatum is a perennial herb with a rosette of leaves that are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are achenes with a pappus.

What is the habitat of Taraxacum explicatum?

Taraxacum explicatum is found in meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

What is the distribution of Taraxacum explicatum?

Taraxacum explicatum is native to Europe and North Africa, but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America.

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-34529: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.