Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Thaiszia 3(1): 17 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130547
Common Names
- Common Dandelion
- Field Dandelion
- Glaucous-leaved Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum glaucolivaceum (also called Glaucous Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has basal leaves with toothed margins and produces yellow flowers. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum glaucolivaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum glaucolivaceum is a yellow-green dandelion with a long stem and a spiny head. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, spiny rosettes.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum glaucolivaceum is a perennial wildflower native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can be grown in full sun to partial shade. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall, and they will germinate in the spring. Once established, the plants will need little care and will spread slowly over time.
Where to Find Taraxacum glaucolivaceum
Taraxacum glaucolivaceum is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe and is found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Taraxacum glaucolivaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum glaucolivaceum?
Taraxacum glaucolivaceum
What is the common name of Taraxacum glaucolivaceum?
Glaucous-Leaved Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum glaucolivaceum?
Mesic to dry prairies, savannas, and open woodlands
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,