Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laticonicum
ID:
131344

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.P.Christ.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Iceland 3(3): 266 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130673

Common Names

  • Laticon Dandelion
  • Fernleaf Dandelion
  • Long-bract Dandelion

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Description

Taraxacum laticonicum (also called Broadleaf Dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the United States. It has yellow flowers and grows to a height of up to 2 feet. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is found in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum laticonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum laticonicum is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum laticonicum is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, Taraxacum laticonicum is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Taraxacum laticonicum

Taraxacum laticonicum can be found in the northern United States and Canada.

Taraxacum laticonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum laticonicum?

Taraxacum laticonicum

What is the common name of Taraxacum laticonicum?

Broad-Leaved Dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum laticonicum?

Mesic to dry prairies, savannas, and open woodlands

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-91565: Based on the initial data import
Mads Peter Christiansen (1889-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Christ.' in the authors string.