Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracillimum
ID:
22655

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Veröff. Geobot. Inst. ETH Stiftung Rübel Zürich xlii. 112 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021984

Common Names

  • Graceful Dandelion
  • Graceful Hawkweed
  • Graceful Cat's Ear

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Description

Taraxacum gracillimum (also called Slender Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows to a height of 0.2-0.3 m and has a branched stem with lanceolate leaves. It is found in dry grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum gracillimum 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 to treat digestive issues, skin problems, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum gracillimum has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum gracillimum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It requires regular watering during the growing season and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Taraxacum gracillimum

Taraxacum gracillimum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Taraxacum gracillimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum gracillimum?

Taraxacum gracillimum

What is the common name of Taraxacum gracillimum?

Slender Dandelion

What are the characteristics of Taraxacum gracillimum?

Taraxacum gracillimum is a perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

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