Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 8(5): 620 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010397
Common Names
- Glaucous Taraxacum
- Glaucous Dandelion
- Glaucous Blowball
Synonyms
- Taraxacum glaucinum glauciniforme (Dahlst. ex Druce) R.Doll [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum glauciniforme (also called Glaucous-leaved Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the eastern and central United States. It has a woody stem and its leaves are arranged in a rosette. It is found in moist prairies and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum glauciniforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, respiratory diseases, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum glauciniforme is yellow and has a long, thin stem. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum glauciniforme is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the autumn or spring.
Where to Find Taraxacum glauciniforme
Taraxacum glauciniforme is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Taraxacum glauciniforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum glauciniforme?
Taraxacum glauciniforme
What type of plant is Taraxacum glauciniforme?
It is a perennial herb
What is the habitat of Taraxacum glauciniforme?
It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas
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,