Status:
valid
Authors:
Markl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Acta Soc. Fauna Fl. Fenn. lv. n.° 5, 20 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095416
Common Names
- Taraxacum
- Lingulate Dandelion
- Toothed-Leaf Dandelion
Synonyms
- Taraxacum gigas Rail. [unknown]
- Taraxacum aequatum Dahlst. [unknown]
Description
Taraxacum lingulatum (also called lingulate dandelion, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers moist, sandy soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Taraxacum lingulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Taraxacum lingulatum is a yellow-orange, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown, and have a tuft of white hairs at the top. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Taraxacum lingulatum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-draining soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by seed sown in spring or summer.
Where to Find Taraxacum lingulatum
Taraxacum lingulatum is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It can be found in moist meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Taraxacum lingulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lingulatum?
Taraxacum lingulatum
What type of plant is Taraxacum lingulatum?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Taraxacum lingulatum grow?
It grows in temperate regions
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,