Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lusitanicum
ID:
18412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soest

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Agron. Lusit. x. 9 (1948).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017741



Common Names

  • Portuguese Dandelion
  • Lusitanian Dandelion
  • Lusitanian Hawkweed


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Description

Taraxacum lusitanicum (also called Portuguese Dandelion, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is an annual herb with small yellow flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, sandy habitats such as deserts and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum lusitanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum lusitanicum has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum lusitanicum is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division in the spring. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it takes a long time to germinate and establish.

Where to Find Taraxacum lusitanicum

Taraxacum lusitanicum is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open, sunny areas.

Taraxacum lusitanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum lusitanicum?

Taraxacum lusitanicum

What type of plant is Taraxacum lusitanicum?

A perennial flowering plant

Where is Taraxacum lusitanicum found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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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