Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaphyrum
ID:
40032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Ber. Bayer. Bot. Ges. 55: 54 (1984) (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039361



Common Names

  • Glaucous Dandelion
  • Glaucous Hawkweed
  • Glaucous-Leaved Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum glaphyrum (also called Long-beaked Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that can grow up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum glaphyrum is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum glaphyrum is yellow in color and has a diameter of about 4-6 mm. The seed is small, brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum glaphyrum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and cover lightly with soil. Keep the soil moist until the seeds germinate. Thin the seedlings to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Taraxacum glaphyrum

Taraxacum glaphyrum is native to the Mediterranean region.

Taraxacum glaphyrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum glaphyrum?

Taraxacum glaphyrum

What is the common name of Taraxacum glaphyrum?

Large-headed Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum glaphyrum?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Taraxacum glaphyrum found?

Western North America

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum glaphyrum?

Upright, clump-forming

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