Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gallaecicum
ID:
43781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Broteria, Ser. Trimestr. 23: 140. 1954

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043110



Common Names

  • Galician Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Gallaecicum
  • Galician Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum gallaecicum (also called Galician Dandelion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to northwestern Spain and grows in open grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum gallaecicum is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum gallaecicum is yellow, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum gallaecicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in poor soils. It is also tolerant of salt and can be grown in coastal areas.

Where to Find Taraxacum gallaecicum

Taraxacum gallaecicum is native to the Iberian Peninsula.

Taraxacum gallaecicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum gallaecicum?

Taraxacum gallaecicum

What are the common names of Taraxacum gallaecicum?

Galician dandelion, Galician dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum gallaecicum?

It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides in the Galicia region of Spain.

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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