Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laetum
ID:
31466

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dahlst.) Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1905: 169. ; et in Bot. Studier Kjellmann, 183.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030795



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Field Dandelion
  • Smooth Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum laetum (also called Late-flowering Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum laetum is an edible plant that is used in salads and as a garnish. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive issues and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum laetum has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum laetum is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn, or divided in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum laetum

Taraxacum laetum can be found in the western United States, primarily in California and Oregon.

Taraxacum laetum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum laetum?

Taraxacum laetum

What is the common name of Taraxacum laetum?

Large-flowered Dandelion

What type of plant is Taraxacum laetum?

It is a type of flowering plant in the daisy family

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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