Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
37678

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1943: 236 (1943). (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037007



Common Names

  • Taraxacum flavescens
  • Yellow Dandelion
  • Yellow Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum flavescens (also called Yellow Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and Asia, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and liver problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum flavescens is yellow and has a diameter of about 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum flavescens is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown from seed or division and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F). It can be propagated by division or cuttings in early spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum flavescens

Taraxacum flavescens is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.

Taraxacum flavescens FAQ

What type of plant is Taraxacum flavescens?

Taraxacum flavescens is a species of dandelion.

Where does Taraxacum flavescens grow?

Taraxacum flavescens is native to Europe and Asia, but it has been introduced to other parts of the world.

What are the uses of Taraxacum flavescens?

Taraxacum flavescens is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source.

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-13579: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.