Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. ix. 30 (1926).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039724
Common Names
- Taraxacum gracilens
- Slender Dandelion
- Slender-Leaved Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum gracilens (also called 'Slender Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is a low-growing plant that typically grows to a height of about 10 cm. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum gracilens is a small, flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used to add texture and color to landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum gracilens is yellow in color and has a single, long stem. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum gracilens is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Taraxacum gracilens
Taraxacum gracilens is native to Europe and Asia.
Taraxacum gracilens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum gracilens?
Taraxacum gracilens
What type of plant is Taraxacum gracilens?
Taraxacum gracilens is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where does Taraxacum gracilens grow?
Taraxacum gracilens is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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,