Status:
valid
Authors:
Palmgr.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. xxxiv. n.° 1, 23 (1910).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094719
Common Names
- Broadleaf Dandelion
- Common Dandelion
- Taraxacum latissimum
Description
Taraxacum latissimum (also called Broadleaf Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist, open meadows and along streams, and has a rosette of basal leaves with yellow flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum latissimum is a species of dandelion native to Europe. It has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues. The plant is also used as a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum latissimum is a yellow, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum latissimum is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is typically grown from seed, and can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate drought conditions. It is best grown in areas with mild winters and hot summers.
Where to Find Taraxacum latissimum
Taraxacum latissimum is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found growing in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Taraxacum latissimum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum latissimum?
Taraxacum latissimum
What is the common name of Taraxacum latissimum?
Broadleaf Dandelion
What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum latissimum?
Grassy plains
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,