Status:
valid
Authors:
Dahlst.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bergens Mus. Årbog (Årbok) 1923-1924(6): 14 (1925). (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000077695
Common Names
- Dandelion
- Lion's Tooth
- Puffball
Description
Taraxacum landmarkii (also called Landmark's Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single flower head with yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum landmarkii is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is known for its attractive yellow flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It can also be used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Taraxacum landmarkii are small, yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum landmarkii is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, division, or cuttings. It is best to sow the seed in the spring or early summer, and to divide the plants in the fall. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a sandy soil mix.
Where to Find Taraxacum landmarkii
Taraxacum landmarkii can be found in the western United States, from California to Montana, and in British Columbia, Canada.
Taraxacum landmarkii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum landmarkii?
Taraxacum landmarkii
What is the family of Taraxacum landmarkii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Taraxacum landmarkii?
Dandelion
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,