Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroceras
ID:
136207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 5(9): 15 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000135536



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Puffball


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Description

Taraxacum macroceras (also called large-flowered dandelion, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia. It has a rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum macroceras is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum macroceras is a small, yellow-orange disc flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum macroceras is a perennial herb native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized during the growing season.

Where to Find Taraxacum macroceras

Taraxacum macroceras is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Taraxacum macroceras FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum macroceras?

Taraxacum macroceras

What is the common name of Taraxacum macroceras?

Large-fruited dandelion

What is the natural habitat of Taraxacum macroceras?

Grassy areas, meadows, and open woodlands

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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