Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
holmenianum
ID:
35980

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sahlin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 18(4): 445 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035309



Common Names

  • Holmen's Dandelion
  • Holmen's Dandelion
  • Holmen's Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Troximon pumilum Skottsb. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum pumilum Dahlst. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum holmenianum (also called Holmen's dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers that are borne on a single stem.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum holmenianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum holmenianum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum holmenianum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and should be watered regularly. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Taraxacum holmenianum

Taraxacum holmenianum is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in areas with moist, grassy soils. It is also available for purchase from nurseries and online retailers.

Taraxacum holmenianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum holmenianum?

Taraxacum holmenianum

What is the common name of Taraxacum holmenianum?

Holmen's dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum holmenianum?

It is found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas in Europe and Asia.

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,

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