Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macilentum
ID:
3065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 5(9): 17 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002394

Common Names

  • Macilent Dandelion
  • Taraxacum Macilentum
  • Slender Dandelion

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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum macilentum macilentum [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum macilentum (also called slender dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a woody stem and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are opposite and have toothed margins. It is found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum macilentum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The leaves can be used as a salad green or cooked like spinach. The roots can be used to make a tea or tincture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Taraxacum macilentum var. subtubulosum Tzvelev
Taraxacum macilentum var. tschuktschorum Tzvelev

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Taraxacum macilentum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum macilentum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Taraxacum macilentum

Taraxacum macilentum is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy habitats.

Taraxacum macilentum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum macilentum?

Taraxacum macilentum is native to Europe.

What type of soil does Taraxacum macilentum prefer?

Taraxacum macilentum prefers well-drained, loamy soils with a pH of 5.5-7.0.

What is the average height of Taraxacum macilentum?

Taraxacum macilentum typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.

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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