Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
korbii
ID:
105649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 69: 469 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000104978



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Korb's Dandelion
  • Blowball


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Description

Taraxacum korbii (also called 'Korb's Dandelion', among many other common names) is an herb native to Europe. It grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum korbii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum korbii is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have a single stem with a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum korbii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It is easily propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the rootstock. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Taraxacum korbii

Taraxacum korbii can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, as well as parts of Asia.

Taraxacum korbii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum korbii?

Taraxacum korbii

What are the common names of Taraxacum korbii?

Common names of Taraxacum korbii include common dandelion and bitterwort

Where does Taraxacum korbii grow?

Taraxacum korbii grows in temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America

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,

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