Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculatum
ID:
91215

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jord.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Pugill. Pl. Nov. 117. 1852

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000090544



Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Spotted Dandelion
  • Spotted Hawkweed


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Synonyms

  • Taraxacum paucimaculatum Rail. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum atripictum Markl. [unknown]
  • Taraxacum fulgens Rail. [unknown]

Description

Taraxacum maculatum (also called Spotted Dandelion, Spotted Cat's Ear, and Spotted Hawkweed, among many other common names) is an herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils in meadows and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum maculatum is an edible plant that is often used in salads and as a garnish. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum maculatum is yellow in color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum maculatum is a perennial plant that is native to the western United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Taraxacum maculatum

Taraxacum maculatum can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.

Taraxacum maculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum maculatum?

Taraxacum maculatum

What type of plant is Taraxacum maculatum?

Taraxacum maculatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Taraxacum maculatum found?

Taraxacum maculatum is found in the western United States and Mexico.

What is the habitat of Taraxacum maculatum?

Taraxacum maculatum is found in dry, rocky habitats.

What is the flowering season of Taraxacum maculatum?

Taraxacum maculatum typically flowers from April to July.

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,

References