Taraxacum grandidens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandidens
ID:
5116
Status:
valid
Authors:
Christiansen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. xliii. 238 (1935),. nomen.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004445
Common Names
- Grandidens Dandelion
- Grandidens Taraxacum
- Large-toothed Dandelion
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Taraxacum grandidens (also called Large-flowered Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and typically grows in meadows, pastures, and on rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum grandidens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its leaves are also used as a vegetable and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum grandidens has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum grandidens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Taraxacum grandidens
Taraxacum grandidens can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.
Taraxacum grandidens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum grandidens?
Taraxacum grandidens
What is the common name of Taraxacum grandidens?
Large-Flowered Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum grandidens?
Taraxacum grandidens is found in meadows, pastures, and open woodlands in Europe and North America.
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,