Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jugiferum
ID:
34053

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Øllg.

Source:
gcc

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Preslia 75(2): 157 (2003) (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033382

Common Names

  • Taraxacum
  • Dandelion
  • Lion's Tooth

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Description

Taraxacum jugiferum (also called Apple-fruited Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum jugiferum is a plant native to Europe. It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible. The plant is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum jugiferum is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with white petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum jugiferum is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Taraxacum jugiferum

Taraxacum jugiferum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, shaded areas such as meadows and woodlands.

Taraxacum jugiferum FAQ

What is the growth habit of Taraxacum jugiferum?

Taraxacum jugiferum is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit.

What is the native range of Taraxacum jugiferum?

Taraxacum jugiferum is native to Europe.

What is the optimal soil type for Taraxacum jugiferum?

Taraxacum jugiferum prefers well-drained, loamy soils.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-132270: Based on the initial data import
Hans Øllgaard (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Øllg.' in the authors string.