Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulgidum
ID:
138375

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1938. 504.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137704



Common Names

  • Gleaming Dandelion
  • Gleaming Hawkweed
  • Gleaming Cat's Ear


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Description

Taraxacum fulgidum (also called Shiny Dandelion, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb with a single stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and North America. It is found in dry, rocky slopes, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum fulgidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum fulgidum is a yellow disc floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings have a basal rosette of leaves, with the first true leaves being deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum fulgidum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Taraxacum fulgidum

Taraxacum fulgidum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Taraxacum fulgidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum fulgidum?

Taraxacum fulgidum

What is the common name of Taraxacum fulgidum?

Gleaming dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum fulgidum?

It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, shrublands, and woodlands

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-98375: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.