Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flavum
ID:
14199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Wentia x. 22 (1963).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013528



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Flavum
  • Yellow Dandelion
  • Yellow-flowered Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum flavum (also called Yellow Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures, and has yellow flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum flavum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum flavum is a yellow-green disc floret, with a white center. The seed is an achene, which is small and brown. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum flavum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Taraxacum flavum

Taraxacum flavum is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Taraxacum flavum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum flavum?

Taraxacum flavum

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum flavum?

Grassy meadows and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Taraxacum flavum?

Early spring to late summer

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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