Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giganteum
ID:
21214

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Koidz.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. ix. 362 (1933).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020543



Common Names

  • Giant Dandelion
  • Giganteum Dandelion
  • Giganteum Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum giganteum (also called 'Giant Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe. It has large, jagged leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum giganteum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum giganteum is yellow with a dark center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum giganteum is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Taraxacum giganteum

Taraxacum giganteum is a species of dandelion that is native to Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum giganteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum giganteum?

Taraxacum giganteum

What is the common name of Taraxacum giganteum?

Giant Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum giganteum?

It is native to Europe and Asia

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