Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
imitans
ID:
18443

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Lindb. ex Såltin

Source:
gcc

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Memoranda Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. 47: 42 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017772



Common Names

  • Taraxacum imitans
  • Imitating Dandelion
  • Imitating Taraxacum


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Description

Taraxacum imitans (also called Imitating Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a short stem and its leaves are linear, with a length of up to 5 cm. It grows in sandy soils, in arid and semi-arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum imitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as an ingredient in herbal teas for its antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum imitans is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum imitans is a low-growing, evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Taraxacum imitans

Taraxacum imitans is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Taraxacum imitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum imitans?

Taraxacum imitans

What is the common name of Taraxacum imitans?

Imitating Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum imitans?

Perennial herb

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

Harald Lindberg (1871-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lindb.' in the authors string.
Holger Torsten Såltin (1912-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Såltin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:253595-1: Based on the initial data import