Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
geminatum
ID:
126000

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1937, 450.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125329



Common Names

  • Geminate Dandelion
  • Double Dandelion
  • Two-Headed Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum geminatum (also called Twin-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has a rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum geminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin problems, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum geminatum is yellow and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, dark brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a few short hairs.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum geminatum is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Central Europe. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Taraxacum geminatum

Taraxacum geminatum is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

Taraxacum geminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum geminatum?

Taraxacum geminatum

What is the common name of Taraxacum geminatum?

Twin-headed Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum geminatum?

Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops

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-86406: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.