Status:
valid
Authors:
Kirschner & Štěpánek
Source:
gcc
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Preslia 78(1): 57 (31, 58, 60; figs. (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040687
Common Names
- Taraxacum inimitabile
- Inimitable Dandelion
- Inimitable Hawkweed
Description
Taraxacum inimitabile (also called 'Bitter Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open forests. It has yellow flowers and a rosette of leaves with jagged edges.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum inimitabile is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Taraxacum inimitabile has small, yellow flowers with a central yellow disc. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum inimitabile is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant perennial shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done through cuttings or division of existing plants.
Where to Find Taraxacum inimitabile
Taraxacum inimitabile is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.
Taraxacum inimitabile FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum inimitabile?
Taraxacum inimitabile
What is the common name of Taraxacum inimitabile?
Unimitable Dandelion
What is the family of Taraxacum inimitabile?
Asteraceae
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,