Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latilobum
ID:
83023

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 146 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082352

Common Names

  • Broad-lobed Dandelion
  • Taraxacum latilobum
  • Broad-lobed Hawkweed

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Synonyms

  • Leontodon latilobum Britton [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum latilobum (also called Broad-Lobed Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum latilobum is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum latilobum is yellow, with a diameter of 1.5-2.5 cm. The seeds are oblong, with a length of 1-2 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum latilobum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and does not require much maintenance. It can be propagated by collecting seeds in late summer and sowing them in the spring.

Where to Find Taraxacum latilobum

Taraxacum latilobum is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Taraxacum latilobum FAQ

What are the common names of Taraxacum latilobum?

Common names of Taraxacum latilobum include broad-lobed dandelion and broad-lobed hawkbit.

What is the optimal growing environment for Taraxacum latilobum?

Taraxacum latilobum prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical flowering period for Taraxacum latilobum?

Taraxacum latilobum typically flowers from April to June.

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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