Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leonardii
ID:
25314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 44(1-2): 185 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000024643



Common Names

  • Leonard's Dandelion
  • Leonard's Taraxacum
  • Leonard's Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum leonardii (also called Leonard's dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has an erect stem, with lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is commonly found in moist, open areas, such as meadows and alpine regions.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum leonardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive and liver ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum leonardii has small, yellow, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum leonardii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Taraxacum leonardii

Taraxacum leonardii is found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Taraxacum leonardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum leonardii?

Taraxacum leonardii

What are the common names of Taraxacum leonardii?

Leonard's dandelion, Leonard's blowball

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum leonardii?

Taraxacum leonardii is native to the western United States and Canada, where it can be found in dry, open areas such as meadows and grasslands.

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