Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 9(10): 29 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020613
Common Names
- Taraxacum involucratum
- Involucratum Dandelion
- Involucrate Dandelion
Description
Taraxacum involucratum (also called common dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and grasslands, and can reach heights of up to 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum involucratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum involucratum is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a white center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum involucratum is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is tolerant of salt. It should be planted in spring or fall and can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Taraxacum involucratum
Taraxacum involucratum is found in Europe, North Africa, and Asia.
Taraxacum involucratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum involucratum?
Taraxacum involucratum
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum involucratum?
Grassy meadows and pastures
What is the flowering season of Taraxacum involucratum?
Spring
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,