Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haematopus
ID:
28490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindb.fil.

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027819



Common Names

  • Red-veined Dandelion
  • Blood-veined Dandelion
  • Haematopus Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum haematopus (also called Taraxacum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a single stem that grows up to 1m tall, and is covered in small, white hairs. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry, rocky habitats in Europe and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum haematopus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum haematopus has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum haematopus is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial that is native to Europe. It typically grows to 12-18” tall and features small, daisy-like flowers (to 1” diameter) with yellow rays and yellow center disks. It is best grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and will spread by rhizomes to form colonies. It is a good choice for rock gardens, edging, borders or ground cover. Propagate by division or seed.

Where to Find Taraxacum haematopus

Taraxacum haematopus is found in Europe, from the British Isles east to the Urals, and in North Africa.

Taraxacum haematopus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum haematopus?

Taraxacum haematopus

What is the common name of Taraxacum haematopus?

Blood-spotted dandelion

What is the habitat of Taraxacum haematopus?

It is found in meadows, pastures, 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,