Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limosum
ID:
129522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. xiv. 40 (1965).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128851



Common Names

  • Yellow Dandelion
  • Fool's Dandelion
  • Hairy Dandelion


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Description

Taraxacum limosum (also called 'Mud Dandelion', 'Mud Hawkweed', and 'Mud Taraxacum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum limosum is used for culinary purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal herb. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics and food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum limosum is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs attached to them. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum limosum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer, and divisions should be taken in spring or autumn. The divisions should be taken from the top of the plant, and should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Taraxacum limosum

Taraxacum limosum is native to Europe and can be found in the wild in countries such as France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Taraxacum limosum FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Taraxacum limosum?

Taraxacum limosum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

What is the ideal temperature for Taraxacum limosum?

Taraxacum limosum prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C).

How often should Taraxacum limosum be watered?

Taraxacum limosum should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some dryness.

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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