Status:
valid
Authors:
Soest
Source:
gcc
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 26(2): 144 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000072839
Common Names
- Taraxacum Limnophilum
- Marsh Dandelion
- Marsh Hawkbit
Description
Taraxacum limnophilum (also called Water Dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and alpine pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum limnophilum is a perennial plant that is often used in gardens as a ground cover. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions and to reduce inflammation. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects, such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum limnophilum is a yellow, daisy-like flower, with a yellow center and white petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum limnophilum is a perennial plant that is native to the northern hemisphere. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Taraxacum limnophilum
Taraxacum limnophilum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey and the Middle East.
Taraxacum limnophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum limnophilum?
Taraxacum limnophilum
What is the common name of Taraxacum limnophilum?
Limnophilous dandelion
Where is Taraxacum limnophilum found?
It is found in wetland areas in Europe
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,