Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrimum
ID:
33262

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Doll

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 18(4): 444 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000032591



Common Names

  • Taraxacum Glaberrimum
  • Smooth Dandelion
  • Smooth Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum glabratum R.Doll [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum glaberrimum (also called smooth-leaved dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands, with a height of up to 1 meter and a diameter of up to 1 cm. It has yellow flowers and a smooth stem.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum glaberrimum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum glaberrimum has yellow flowers, with a single seed per flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum glaberrimum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Sow seed in spring or autumn and divide in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Taraxacum glaberrimum

Taraxacum glaberrimum can be found in the northern hemisphere, from Europe to Asia.

Taraxacum glaberrimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum glaberrimum?

Taraxacum glaberrimum

What is the common name of Taraxacum glaberrimum?

Smooth-Leaved Dandelion

Where is Taraxacum glaberrimum native to?

Europe

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-131518: Based on the initial data import
Reinhard Doll (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Doll' in the authors string.