Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek
Source:
gcc
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Taraxacum sect. Palustria 143 (1998) (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068458
Common Names
- Taraxacum Indigenum
- Indigenum Dandelion
- Indigenum Wild Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum indigenum (also called native dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb with deeply divided leaves and yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is native to North America and grows in grassland and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum indigenum is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It also has medicinal properties, such as being used as a diuretic and for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum indigenum is a yellow color, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum indigenum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. Once established, it needs little maintenance.
Where to Find Taraxacum indigenum
Taraxacum indigenum is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is commonly found in the states of Jalisco, Michoacán, and Guerrero.
Taraxacum indigenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum indigenum?
Taraxacum indigenum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum indigenum?
It is native to Europe.
What is the average height of Taraxacum indigenum?
It is typically around 0.5 meters tall.
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,